Through a Child's Eyes

Growing up with incarcerated parents is not an easy experience, yet it is unfortunately common in today’s society. Unfortunately, the child often bears the burden of this situation, feeling like they have a scarlet letter to wear.

From a young age, I was confused about my father’s identity, which made me fear him as a person. As a little girl, I would run in fear of him because I didn’t know him, but also because he appeared large in the pictures. This made it difficult for me to understand his role in my life. The first time I was informed of his identity and the circumstances surrounding it, I saw him in prison.