Humans of San Quentin @HumansSQ
We collect real stories shared by people currently incarcerated in all prisons to bring awareness & build connections. We give a voice to the unheard. linktr.ee/humansofsanque… San Quentin, California, USA Joined July 2020-
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My sister had no family at her wedding. After 13 years, I see now—I was missing from her life. Through her, I found Christ. I'm done being someone’s sad story. David, 33 Incarcerated: 13.5 years Housed: Valley State Prison, Chowchilla, California #HumansofSQ
I hugged a tree for the first time in eleven years. No chains no jumpsuit just bark under my fingertips and peace in my chest. I’ll never take the small things for granted again. Christoper, 36 Incarcerated: 12 years Housed: Washington Correctional Center, Shelton
I am one of only ten women serving life without parole in New York. “I am not my crime. I am so much more.” Even inside these walls, I work to grow, heal, and be a light to others. Alex, 49 Incarcerated: 14 years Housed: Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, New York
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God gave me a Kingdom Dream in 2021 to Help And Love Others, HALO. I'm 8 years sober, rebuilding with my family, and living with purpose. We can use our past to empower our future. ~Lori, Incarcerated: 8 years, Housed: Flowood Restitution Center, Mississippi
What brings me comfort: Hearing “I love you” from friends and family Jogging laps Revealing my secrets in front of others without being judged Believing I gave a task my full effort Confessing my sins and asking for forgiveness Meditation Kenneth, 43 Mule Creek State Prison
I wanted to be a cop. Then a lawyer. I thought they were the ones who helped. At 8, I jump-kicked a bully to stop a fight. Ran home crying. Later, I hurt people myself. Now? I still want to help. I just don’t know how. ~David Incarcerated: 22 yrs, AZ #HumansOfSQ
I lost my mom while locked up. My family moved away. I had to figure it out on my own. But I’ve been clean longer than ever. I teach, I work, I heal. It’s not a 360. I’m not going back. This is a real transformation. Keep your head up. You're not alone. ~Niesha, 41 Mississippi
✨ A New Chapter at Mule Creek ✨ We’re proud to launch a new Inside Team at Mule Creek State Prison. After months of visits and conversations, we’ve begun working directly with residents to uplift their voices and share their stories. This is only the beginning.
From reckless to redeemed, God changed my perspective and gave me purpose, even behind bars. He’s still listening. He’s still in our corner. Just ask. Najai, 28 Incarcerated: 3 years Housed: Flowood Restitution Center, Mississippi #PrisonTransformation #FaithBehindBars
I was born in Compton and came out in 5th grade. Kids had plenty of reasons to tease me. But I always said: “I dance better than you, so…” I’m the 2009 Monsters of Hip Hop Freestyle Champ. Without dance, I don’t know who I’d be. James “Jooty” , 34 Incarcerated: 1 year
"She was the one person I could talk to for hours." At 16, Matthew met Tammie. They promised to marry if still single by 25. But at 22, he was sentenced to 15-to-life. He’s spent 32 years inside so far, still holding on to love, pain, and hope.
A few months after our dance at the father-daughter prom, my daughter Tiara was killed in a car accident. To honor her, I stay positive and keep pushing forward—because that’s what she would’ve wanted. R.I.P. Tiara Embrey. Steven, 52 Incarcerated: 13 years
My mom, my hero, survived breast cancer. We shaved our heads together before a trip to Disneyland so she didn’t feel alone. I remember wrapping my jacket around her on a cold night and feeling that deep mother-son love. Anthony, 38 17 years | Mule Creek State Prison, Ione, CA
"Good memories are hard to find after 41 years of confinement. When you were last free, riding in your mom’s car with your five-year-old brother and now they’re both gone. I’ve done over 50 years. My story is only confinement. I know nothing else." Victor, 62 Housed in Illinois
I make sports emblems out of cardboard, rice, eggshells, and newspaper. It’s therapy and survival. I came from poverty in Guerrero, Mexico, and now support myself in prison. Jesus gave me a talent and patience I never knew I had. God bless. 🙏🏽David, 49 Incarcerated: 7 years
After 10 years and 3 prisons, I finally earned my high school diploma. I’m proud to tell my son that education matters, no matter how hard life gets, never stop learning. Like Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world.” Rogelio, 30
There are 5 different fathers for the 11 kids my mom had. We’re not that close. I see my friends with their siblings and it’s like night and day. Maybe some see ‘half-sibling.’ I don’t. I love them all. Marcus, 47 Incarcerated: 6 yrs | High Desert State Prison, Susanville, CA
1975. My 10th birthday. A swimming party, a two-piece bathing suit, gifts galore. 50 years later, I don’t remember the presents, I remember the joy in my daddy’s belly flop, the gleam in momma’s eyes. The real gift was love. Shanda, 59 Incarcerated: 31 years in Louisiana
Tony spent 34 years hiding he was gay. In prison, he found the courage to live and write authentically. His book 𝑆𝑒𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑠 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑎 𝑃𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝐶𝑒𝑙𝑙 is a call for reform. #humansofsq Tony, 63 Incarcerated 28 years | South Central Correctional Facility, Clifton, TN
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