Stories

“It doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from. The ability to triumph begins with you – always.” 
~ Oprah Winfrey

Teresa Singer

“No matter how damaged you believe you are, you can burn that old image of yourself and rise from the ashes, be a phoenix and

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Makenzie

“I have made the decision that generational incarceration stops with me. My kids do not have to live the life I did because I can

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Dominique

“I am already setting an example for my children that change is possible and ensuring that addiction and incarceration do not continue with me or

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Deshaevyon

“I am showing my daughter how to overcome and what it is to be a success even after all the struggles. “ This story is

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Dawn Walker

“The most important thing to me at this point is that I show my kids and other mothers who are in prison that they don’t

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Cassandra C.

“No matter how long you have traveled in the wrong direction, you always have the choice to turn around; so be where you are –

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Yvette’s Story

My name is Yvette and I am a happily married 56-year-old with 3 kids and 5 grandchildren. My life was everything I could have ever

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Regina’s Story

My name is Regina Cosgroves and with April being National Second Chances month, I wanted an opportunity to share with you what 2nd chances mean

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Monique’s Story

My name is Monique Romero, and I would like to share my journey with Televerde Foundation’s Career PATHS Center. Keep in mind that throughout my

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