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Shining a Light on a Broken System


Advocating for change in the prison system is like pushing against a wall that doesn’t want to budge. Every day, I face the same harsh reality: a system built to “rehabilitate” is failing those it’s meant to serve. My husband’s story is just one example, and unfortunately, it is far from unique. The more I uncover about the conditions he and countless others endure, the more I feel compelled to speak out. This is not just about justice for him; it’s about justice for every individual who has been abandoned by a system that’s supposed to be about second chances, not perpetual punishment.

Recently, I’ve had to contact various state officials, demanding accountability for the conditions my husband faces. It’s astonishing how difficult it can be to get answers, and even more shocking how often these basic human rights are ignored. From inadequate medical care to the mental health needs that go unaddressed, this system is not only neglectful—it’s actively harmful. For many of these individuals, rehabilitation has been replaced by a constant struggle for survival.

One of the most painful realizations has been understanding just how little the outside world knows about what their tax dollars are not funding. Rehabilitation programs are scarce, medical neglect is rampant, and basic safety is not even a guarantee. People are sent to these institutions under the belief that they’ll be given a chance to reform, but instead, they’re stripped of their dignity and often left worse than they arrived.

My fight is not just for my husband; it’s for everyone affected by this broken system. I’m calling on anyone who reads this to join me in this fight. It’s time for us to stand together and demand better from the system that claims to serve our communities. We need every voice we can get, every person willing to see beyond the surface, and every heart ready to care about those society has forgotten.

This journey is far from easy, but the more I speak up, the more I find my strength. Together, we can shine a light on the truth and create the pressure needed to force real change.

“Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.” — Proverbs 31:9

#PowerOfOurVoices #EppersonEmpowerment #JusticeForAll #BrokenSystem #PrisonReform #StandForChange #AdvocacyInAction

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