When our resident artist Bruce was found suitable for parole, he thought he would feel relief. Instead, the impact of those affected by his crime continued to live inside him. His support system and coping skills allowed him to hold space for both his remorse and optimism towards the possibility of parole. He emphasizes the power of humanization in transforming his perspective, describing his authentic self as kind and caring. Hear more about Bruce’s feelings on the day of his release from San Quentin and his life post-incarceration in his exclusive Beyond the Bars Interview.