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Being released after 38 years

A man leaves prison after 38 years carrying only his Bible—and uncertainty about what comes next.

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A guy in our unit went home after being incarcerated 38 yrs. He only had his Bible, the one his mama sent him, in his hand. Nothing else. He looked back at us, with tears flowing, said “I don’t know what to do next.” Who would after 38 yrs. Headed to a halfway house

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