allAfrica
[allAfrica] In my job, I work to reintegrate formerly incarcerated people back into society. I often see the harsh conditions they live in, like juveniles being in their overcrowded cells 24/7. I hear about their traumatic experiences while in confinement, including lack of appropriate health care and other physical abuse and injuries during fights. Over the years, their stories have caused me crippling anxiety. To de-stress, I found an escape at the beach, listening to the soothing waves. Not long after, I took up