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.
I remember when me and my sisters was at p.o.c park and this little girl that look like the mom off rugrats threw a ball at my sister and pushed her off the swing and I dragged the girl to a mud puddle and me and my other sister threw her in the mud. the thing is she used to think she was a bully and I wasn’t goin her name was shariyah and she aint have no edges. Moral of the story, behind mines, we an go to war with all yours 100 and loose no sleep.
Brandon He’s my forever rock Always there when I need him unbreakable love Loyal to him only Brandon is my Happiness For him I would kill
I come from a small place called the square where there’s not A lot of stuff to do but play b-ball I come from Ray Miller where we play baseball and see the Same people every day. I come from a place where it used to be violent To a peace and quiet neighborhood. I come from a place where a lot of people that was close to you are Gone, but I’m going to be the one who makes it out I come from a place where people don’t think of success and positive things I come from a place where is born at and Lived in the same house before.
Floating through the stars No matter where you are At least I’m no longer behind “bars” I see her... the one that brings me down to earth She is how I know my worth To me she’s somebody to you she’s nobody her name is Masonique and our friendship is not so bleak She is my person
I come from a small trashy town Where everyone talks too much. I come from a place where my mom made a life for us I come from a place where going to Mcdonalds or Walmart is exciting. I come from a place of chaos Where my room is the safe place. but I’m going to a place where It’s warm & free & Beautiful.
April 16, 2021 Dear Cody, I can be whoever I want to be have learned that people can change and that change can be good, I have amazing Girl. Your kind respectful you cherish everyone who you come across. Don’t let anybody push you around. You are smart and an amazing Person don’t let anybody come in the way between of me and myself. Stay in Contact with God. Love, Cody
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
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