Every cell holds a story worth hearing. Walls Hold Us, Words Free Us is a space where incarcerated writers share their voices through letters, poems, reflections, and heartfelt conversations. This prison writers’ blog invites readers and pen pals to listen, learn, and connect—bridging the distance between those inside and those on the outside. Together, we remind one another that even when walls hold us, words can set us free.
There is a bittersweet beauty in the idea of second chances – an echo of hope that resonates deep within a heart battered by repeated losses and unfulfilled dreams. Every failure that once seemed insurmountable now lays the groundwork for rebirth. I recall moments when the weight of disappointment pressed
Anytime you lose, don’t take it as a loss. Take it as a lesson, because a lesson can be a blessing in disguise. If we all don’t know what it is like to fall then how are we going to know how to get back up? Learning from all your
“The Role of Fear-Based Propaganda in Sentencing Laws” Fear-based propaganda has played a significant role in shaping harsh sentencing laws in the American criminal justice system. Through emotionally charged language and media coverage, propaganda creates a distorted perception of crime, making it seem more prevalent and violent than it actually
The increasing incarceration of women in the U.S. highlights deep social, economic, and legal issues. Despite a national decline in overall prison populations, the number of incarcerated women has grown at twice the rate of men, largely due to harsh sentencing laws, poverty, and the criminalization of trauma and addiction.
I start this by saying my name is Corey Peck. My friends call me Tennessee. I’m 5’10”, 203lbs solid. I workout every chance I get. I’m tatted up. I listen to Country & Rock music if I get to choose. I’m from Cincinnati, but all my traits and personality go
I feel like being happy in life is success. Knowing who you are and where you’re headed, having plans, goals & dreams and following through with them. We all have a purpose in life and I truly believe it’s to help out each other. Be the best version of yourself.
I have been taking a closer look at rebuilding me… Motivational Levitation. The interesting thing is the older I get the less I care what other people think of me. The freer I feel the more I’m able to enjoy myself in any setting. I am a creative person &
“I Survived The Streetlights Soon As I Received Christ “ (Chorus:) I Had To Turn From My Purpose To God’s Purpose I Won’t Stop Searching What I Was Doing Was Not Working Couldn’t Cut It With The Top Surgeon Almost Called Curtains Now My Mom’s Hurting It All Started With
So fitness is not just working out. It’s about everything we do or don’t do! Everyday you should have a goal big or small. So why do you workout? Is it to look good or be great? I want only greatness, so go forward & find your greatness. That’s all
