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.
This is the kind of world we live in... With Police Brutality, racism, Hared, & Sex trafficking
1. I was very clearly in a terrible mood that was lasting Week an my first childhood best friend came by to once again help me realize Im not alone People still think nicely of me everybody still wants to be around me an that we are doing good an have nothing impactful to worry about besides out future an the people we know will be in it an it really helped me find my way out of a bad mood 2. me an my best friends went sledding an got food Even though like 3 of is didnt have money an we even bought the sleds all of us we definetily Excited an it was the only
Me and my mom may argue and she may make me mad but I can play PS4 to make sure It wasnt in vain.
When I was little, my grandma had a dog named Rex. He was a shiny tan beautiful dog who was hyper for days. He would run around the house for hours at a time and would not get tired. I Loved him. Whenever I would come over he would lay with me and as I got older so did he. He eventually quit eating and running and then died. But the memory of him burns in my mind forever. I loved him and I always will. He was the Best thing in my life.
All he looked forward to were the parties. Until he started to get sick. Now he is all alone trying to fit in. Wearing his raggedy old cloth’s that he always wears. Leaning away from the crowd, not knowing whether to follow the other kids or just do him.
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. I am pushing on, feeling hopeful 2. Love is tough, so am I 3. Worry later, have fun right now 4. Big Mac from mcdonalds is good 5. Baconator fills my tummy all up 6. Keep friends close, but enemies closer 7. Work hard, expect greatness in return 8. Everything is earned, nothing is given 9. I’ll be alright in 90 days
when I bought my brother some shoes because he always had my back when I got in trouble, It made me feel good because I payed him back for keeping me out of trouble, It made him feel good too because he got some nice shoes, (vapor max).
Gushers, thank yu for bein there for me. You’ve been there since I was little. I always enjoy eating yu wit my lil brother. Me & my lil brother would always find yu in the cabinet when lookin for snacks. My mom would always get mad at us fer eating all of yu cuz you’re her favorit too. I love how when I bite down on yu the liquid fills my mouth. My favorite color of yu to eat is red. I usually always get yu when in at tha store. My lil cousins like yu too. I’ll be sure to eat some of yu when I get outta jail
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Created by Paul Gehrig
