As I walked through those prison doors, I had no idea what would lie ahead, but I knew that I had to use this time to better myself and help others along the way...
The gangs became my new family. Drugs and money became my new love. I lived every day wearing a mask to hide the real me (a scared kid with no one to talk to and nowhere to turn)...
My life of crime started at the young age of 11 which was how old I was the first time I was arrested. My early years were spent in the streets of LA and while most kids that age are excited to start the 6th grade, I was drinking, drugging and already actively involved in the gang lifestyle....
His father and mother were both abusing drugs which left his older brother and himself to fend for themselves. Before long, he was involved in a gang and the lifestyle that came along with it...
Her biological mother struggled with drug addiction and as a result lost custody of all of her children. Marshay and her twin brother were adopted by her Mother Francis, who now resides in Mississippi and her Father Clarence...
His biological dad wasn’t around much until he got him & his brother out of foster care. Because of Lincoln’s surroundings and upbringing, he started using drugs when he was 11 yrs old, meth...
Cornell was born premature July 18th 1967 at Southern Memorial Hospital, which is now known as U.M.C. Doctors thought he would not make it!! Although his parents were right here in Las Vegas, he was raised by his grandmother and her husband who passed away in 1967 when he was 8 years old...
During my life, I had many pockets of success, good jobs, and healthy relationships, but it all shattered to the ground due to my destructive behavior...
At HOPE for Prisoners, we understand that true transformation does not happen overnight. It requires a supportive and nurturing environment, access to resources, and a strong community that believes in the power of redemption. This is where you come in. Your monthly investment can make a significant impact on the lives of the individuals we serve.
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