A closer look inside
December 7, 2012
I recently came across an essay on Quora.com. It was written by Tommy Winfrey, an inmate in San Quentin State Prison. His words were in response to the
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Behind Bars
An Amazing Opportunity
November 15, 2012
Lauren J., a participant in the TCCC Del Valle Program shares her connection with Truth Be Told. I had the amazing opportunity, and hopefully only
The Last Stop: Cara's Story, Part 1
September 26, 2012
Today’s guest post is by Cara, a Truth Be Told graduate, and is part 1 of 2; you can read Part 2 here. That anxious
Getting real, risking vulnerability, connecting: a story from Behind Bars
September 15, 2012
“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.”
Making art at Gatesville: Peg Runnels teaches Exploring Creativity
July 31, 2012
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
July 19, 2012
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
Outside Looking In
January 17, 2012
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
Learning Through Teaching
January 4, 2012
Today’s post is from Elizabeth Wilkerson, a TBT graduate who participated in our On-Line Pilot Training Program this year. Since her release, Elizabeth has remained
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