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Lessons in Advocacy: Fighting for Change, One Voice at a Time

Advocacy is a journey—an ever-evolving commitment to use your voice for those who feel silenced. Over the past year, I’ve learned that advocacy isn’t just about speaking up; it’s about listening, growing, and finding strength in the shared experiences of others. This week, I’ve been reflecting on the fight for prison reform. It’s not just about addressing the glaring issues—like the rampant drug problems we’ve seen in private prisons—but about humanizing the people behind the statistics. My husband’s experience has highlighted the urgent need for change. It’s easy to feel defeated by the magnitude of the problem, but even the smallest steps forward matter. His ability to stay clean for a full year in such a toxic environment is a victory worth celebrating—a testament to the power of resilience. But advocacy isn’t just about what happens inside the prison system; it’s also about what happens out here. As his partner, I’ve had to navigate challenges I never expected. From dealing with cy...

A Year of Resilience: Finding Strength Amidst Challenges

We want to start by apologizing for the temporary break in posting. It’s been a whirlwind of a year, filled with challenges and changes that have kept us incredibly busy. A lot has been going on, and it’s time to share some updates and reflections. My husband’s journey through the prison system has been anything but stable. Since his transfer from county jail, he has been in three different prisons. Two of them, privately owned by CoreCivic, have been plagued by drug issues beyond anything I could have imagined. These conditions have been disheartening, but we have remained steadfast in advocating for change and exposing the brokenness of the system. Thankfully, he has now reached a facility with significantly fewer drug problems. I’m thrilled to share that he has stayed 100% clean for a whole year, despite the overwhelming temptations and challenges he’s faced. His strength and determination amaze me every day. Even with this progress, it hasn’t been an easy road—he’s been jumped twic...