It is time to take the project beyond state boundaries of Wisconsin and into the rural areas of neighboring states. I can now officially tell the survivors who share their story through the #WhenIBecameFree- The Heartland Project , that I know what it is like to put my face out there. Earlier this week an investigative report by Mike Thompson appeared on New 8 -WKBT LaCrosse, WI. -the subject matter? Victim Rights' during the offender reentry process. A story that highlighted my battle with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, my project- #WhenIBecameFree , and Kelli's story . The weeks leading up to the story appearing from when I was first interviewed by Mike, were absolutely nerve-racking for me, and, for many reasons. First and foremost I fought the insecurities of fear anticipating what people would say and think about me... my story. Second, I am a woman - one that is just a couple of years away of the big 5-0, I've yet to meet any mature woman who enjoy