Collectively, they spent 155 years in prison. Now they counsel other people facing their own long sentences. A conversation with five "peer advocates" at the New Orleans public defender's office.
Radley, you are amazing. Thank you for giving these guys a voice. It makes me ashamed to be an American to read this. As a White, male boomer I can't imagine what they've endured. I know I couldn't stand being locked up. I would either stick a gun in my ear or commit suicide by cop. That these guys endured years in a shit hole like Angola is beyond my comprehension.
Wow, this is so powerful! You encapsulated so much of the pain and loss spending decades incarcerated. And you managed to convey what is needed to help these people rebuild their lives.
Radley, you are amazing. Thank you for giving these guys a voice. It makes me ashamed to be an American to read this. As a White, male boomer I can't imagine what they've endured. I know I couldn't stand being locked up. I would either stick a gun in my ear or commit suicide by cop. That these guys endured years in a shit hole like Angola is beyond my comprehension.
Wow, this is so powerful! You encapsulated so much of the pain and loss spending decades incarcerated. And you managed to convey what is needed to help these people rebuild their lives.
Thank you!!!