The first time I heard about Chris Wilson was back in 2019 when he was a guest on The Daily Show, and he talked about his book: The Master Plan: My Journey from Life in Prison to a Life of Purpose. The thing that stuck out to me was that he was a man who had overcome...
Part of the answer is in the title, Cecilia Conley is the wife of a lifer. That is, she is married to a man serving life without parole in prison. You may ask yourself “Why? Why would you marry someone in prison?” The answer of course is love. But it’s not just love...
Why would you marry someone in prison? That is a question Cecelia Conley is often asked. The answer isn’t simple but it’s endearing. These nuptials have led to advocating for change and the creation of Designed Conviction. But we will get to that in a moment....
Link to the interview: https://youtu.be/Tapnu8caKIk About "Fresh Out - Life After the Penitentiary" America has the highest incarceration rate in the world. Two out of three ex-cons will commit an act that will lead them back to prison. Society's disdain for ex-cons...
If you are reading this post because you are curious about what it is like being a prison girlfriend. Many strong women across the country decide to start and keep these "taboo" relationships.As the wife of a man serving life in prison, I can tell you that I have been...
A non-profit focused on formerly incarcerated women of New Orleans, with a vision to reduce recidivism rates, to break the cycle. This program walks them through the process and moves them closer to reintegrating into society.
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