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Voices From Behind Bars

VOICES FROM BEHIND BARS: Self Destruction

It still hurts to tell the story I am about to tell but now I am at peace with myself and my past.  I look forward to each new day.  My life in prison goes back to when I was twenty-one years old and incarcerated in Georgia Women’s Correctional Institute in Hardwick, Georgia.  I was young and this was my first time in prison.  I hadn’t been in a lot of trouble but I had caused a lot of hurt.  I hurt myself, but most importantly I hurt the people I love the most—and the ones that love me. 

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VOICES FROM BEHIND BARS: The Last Time

By Sonya Smith

 

Indicted and unsure of what the charges fully mean. What’s an indictment? Some incarcerated really ask that question. How did I get here? Somewhere between arrest and shipment to prison a nervous breakdown has occurred as V.C. sits full of dismay recalling the events that led to imprisonment.

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VOICES FROM BEHIND BARS: The 2 Second Rule

By G.L.

I’m recently incarcerated at the county jail.   My goal is to help all those young people going through trials and tribulations. I know you are probably thinking, “What does he know about what I’m going through.”  

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VOICES FROM BEHIND BARS: The Wrong Crowd

By C.W.

I’m currently incarcerated for armed robbery, kidnapping, theft by receiving auto, possession of a firearm during commission of a felony, criminal attempt to commit armed robbery, and aggravated assault with intent to rob. As you can see my charges are very serious.  I never knew just hanging with the wrong crowd could put my life at risk.  

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