Unlocking Creativity to Transform Lives
Writers in Residence teaches creative writing to youth who are incarcerated to empower their voices and assist in their re-entry into society.
"I learned about Joy"
"It was empowering and a safe space to express myself"
"I like this program because I get to get things off my chest"
"I needed Writers in Residence, I got to put what was on my mind while no one saying nothing"
"I learned how to cope by using creative writing and there's multiple opportunities to go far with it"
"I know what I need to do to be successful mentally"
Facilitate a smooth transition for youth back into their communities.
1. Jail is poo poo, and these dudes is buming me out , but look on the bright side, we get tacos sometimes. 2. These shoes be hurting me, I swear flip flops got more support, but look on the bright side 3. I get to take naps the air is stuffy and my lies be cracker , but look on the bright side, theres females waiting on the outs 4. My sell is uncomfy, and I swear they be opening my door every time I dump but look on the bright sides I got a sandwhich today.
like a bike i go from place to place. it’s always a mystery where i’ll end up. if i start down a hill there really isn’t any way to stop me. All you can really do is jump off. you can give it a paint job or change some parts but it’ll still be the same bike. You can decide to use it or go your own way
1. I am fun smart athletic bored 2. Bumping Juice, Uzi, Polo, the G.O.A.Ts. 3. Chipotle white rice extra chicken yumm 4. Started strong can’t stop gotta finish 5. Help others makes you stronger inside 6. The mind is powerful use wisely 7. Tell that girl bye see ya 8. I will be better then you
1. rocks & Stars takes place in space. 2. Sharks, dogs, snakes 3. Eating brings me Joy.
This is the kind of world we live in. The world we live in is divided in so many ways good and bad. My mom used to always say you want in one hand + sh*t in the other see which one files up faster.
people open and close me all the time some read only the words [two words] some read between the lines if you don’t read the beginning you won’t fully understand the end. I have good days and I have bad ones.
ima be excited If i do months i can’t cry bc one of my friend did 2/1 years with no tears
I love cats But some people don’t I hate Jail I am fu**ing sad I hate life so much Sorry I’m sad.
Wake up well I didn’t Wake up cuz I never Went to sleep, Banging the 6 all night and studying at the same time. One makes money how one makes it later so I’m kinda split.
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