In the quiet aftermath of my release from prison, eight months ago, I believed that my life was on an upswing. After serving a challenging five-year bid, I felt a mix of gratitude and trepidation as I stepped back into the world. However, the illusion of newfound freedom shattered just six months later when I…

Six months out of prison, and it feels like I’ve stepped into an entirely different universe, yet the past five years still haunt my thoughts. Moving to a new area was supposed to be my chance at a fresh start, but the fear of slipping back into old habits, especially when you’re affiliated and have…

It’s been six months since I walked out of prison, but the memories are still vivid, as if it happened yesterday. Five years behind bars is a long time. Stepping into a new chapter in a new place, life feels strange. The fear of slipping back into old habits looms like a shadow. There are…