by Shelia Bruno | Sep 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
Let’s call it what it really is: murder, plain and simple. Marcell Williams was sentenced to die for a crime, but what happened to him wasn’t justice—it was state-sanctioned execution rooted in a broken system that thrives on inequity and inhumanity. Let’s break this...
by Shelia Bruno | Sep 19, 2024 | Post-Incarceration Syndrome
They say that the truth shall set you free. It’s a phrase we’ve all heard, maybe even believed. But when it comes to men and women who have completed their prison sentences, I’m not so sure about that. The truth is, they’ve served their time. They’ve done...
by Shelia Bruno | Sep 19, 2024 | Post-Incarceration Syndrome, Reentry and Relationships
Sis, I know he hurt you. I know the pain he caused feels like it’s cutting through your soul every single day. You trusted him, loved him, stood by him—and he broke your heart. The wounds he left feel like they’ll never heal. But, Sis, listen to me—you have to forgive...
by Shelia Bruno | Sep 18, 2024 | Post-Incarceration Syndrome, Reentry and Relationships
Sis, let’s get real for a minute. What he went through in prison? You’ll never know everything. You can try to understand. You can listen to his stories. But the full extent of what he endured—the struggles, the fears, the trauma—that’s something he might never fully...
by Shelia Bruno | Sep 12, 2024 | Post-Incarceration Syndrome
When it comes to the conversation about incarceration, most of the focus is on the time someone spends behind bars. The hardships of prison life, the legal battles, and the emotional turmoil of being separated from society often get the spotlight. But there’s...
by Shelia Bruno | Aug 27, 2024 | Reentry and Relationships, Self-Care
Photo Credit Misses Edwards Loving someone who’s incarcerated is one of the most challenging experiences you can go through. The distance, the separation, and the uncertainty can make you feel like your life is on pause, waiting for the day they’re released. But what...
by Shelia Bruno | Aug 20, 2024 | Post-Incarceration Syndrome
The images and names in this story have been changed to protect the privacy of those involved. When someone leaves prison, they often face a world of expectations. Society might expect them to jump right back into life as if nothing has changed. The released...
by Shelia Bruno | Aug 20, 2024 | Reenntry and Relationships
The images and names in this story have been changed to protect the privacy of those involved. It feels wrong to say it, but it’s the truth: I was happier when he was in prison. When he was behind bars, there was a certain rhythm to life. I knew where he was, I knew...
by Shelia Bruno | Aug 19, 2024 | Post-Incarceration Syndrome, Reenntry and Relationships
Post-Incarceration Syndrome (PICS) is a condition that often goes unrecognized but has a profound impact on individuals who have spent time in prison. It affects not only the person who was incarcerated but also their loved ones, especially as they try to reintegrate...
by Shelia Bruno | Aug 18, 2024 | Post-Incarceration Syndrome, Solitary Confinement
The images and names in this story have been changed to protect the privacy of those involved. I remember the day my world shrank to a single, gray room. What was meant to be a temporary measure soon turned into weeks and then months. I began to see how solitary...
