“I’m excited to go home and rekindle my relationship with my children and grandkids. I want to read a book to my grandkids that was never read to me, “The 3 Little Bears.” I’m nervous that my family will not accept me for the changed woman that I am.”
Amber Bode, board chair, shares her story and invites you to support the work
When I found out TBT offered meaningful programs in prison that used artistic creativity to actually work through what brought them there in the first place, I couldn’t believe it at first. Then I wanted to be on the board of directors. I wanted to help change the women’s lives, not only for the participants but for myself as well. I needed to see people find redemption.
Making art at Gatesville: Peg Runnels teaches Exploring Creativity
When it was time, Peggy had the women form a circle, introduced me, and without saying a word I began to dance in the circle, a dance of fear and nervousness. I looked each woman in the eye. Their eyes showed confusion as they glanced at each other. What is she doing, they seemed to say. Then as my vulnerability dance began to change into acceptance, I saw their faces soften and grow warm. We had connection.
Making a Difference from the Inside – Out
This week’s post is from Karen C., a Behind Bars graduate. Following Karen’s post is a piece written by Nathalie about Karen. TBT came to me as an extravagant gift when I was at the Hilltop Unit in Gatesville. It has been the miracle that brought freedom and liberty in creative writing, public speaking, respectful […]
Beyond the Fence
Today’s guest post is from Truth Be Told volunteer and supporter, Wendi Romero: Last year, I had the profound privilege of attending a Truth Be Told graduation at Hilltop Prison. I was a changed woman when I walked out of those prison gates that day. At the time, I was at a crossing in my […]
Dara's Journey Back Inside, to Share her Story
Dara M. once resided here, in Lockhart Correctional Facility. On this day, she returned for the first time since her release, to go back inside those walls and share her story with the current Truth Be Told Behind Bars group. Share her experience here: [youtube=http://youtu.be/F1cBDE0xpf4] Dara has also shared with us her own personal journey […]
Making a Difference Beyond Bars
My Deep Truth by Margie Stone The deep truth about why I am willing to devote time to Truth Be Told now, is because I spent thirteen years out on the streets helping people destroy their lives and now I would like to devote some time helping others restore their lives. I love planting those […]
A Co-Founder's Journey: Carol Waid's Story
Last month, we introduced you to Truth Be Told co-founder Nathalie Sorrell, and shared her journey of starting this organization. Today we share the story of our other co-founder, Carol Waid. How did you get involved with Truth Be Told? Well TBT wasn’t conceived when I started with the work of Nathalie Sorrell. In the […]
A Co-Founder's Journey: Nathalie Sorrell's Story
We thought that readers and supporters might like to know the story behind Truth Be Told, and that of its founders. Today we share with you a Q&A with Nathalie Sorrell, TBT co-founder and Behind Bars director. How did you come to start Truth be Told? My spiritual life has been important to me since […]
Outside Looking In
This week’s post is by an anonymous TBT supporter and fan: My experience with the Truth Be Told program has been as an outsider looking in. I was offered the opportunity to attend a graduation and on a whim I found myself in a car one day on the way to prison. I got the […]