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 enjoys a camera in front of her face, couple that with some triggers from childhood, it was a test on my healing I did not enjoy- uncomfortable, would be an understatement.
I'm glad I made those uncomfortable steps as now I am free to move forward.
And forward I go -
Find out more about the project here: #WhenIBecameFree - The Heartland Project
If you want to help make this project a success, then read my Wishlist - any support is more than appreciated as most of the financing comes from my $21,000 yearly salary from my regular day-2-day job. Needless to say, I've gotten good at financial juggling!
Help me spread the word - share the project on your social media accounts. Follow me on Twitter and the project on Facebook
Share the following graphic EVERYWHERE!
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 enjoys a camera in front of her face, couple that with some triggers from childhood, it was a test on my healing I did not enjoy- uncomfortable, would be an understatement.
I'm glad I made those uncomfortable steps as now I am free to move forward.
And forward I go -
Find out more about the project here: #WhenIBecameFree - The Heartland Project
If you want to help make this project a success, then read my Wishlist - any support is more than appreciated as most of the financing comes from my $21,000 yearly salary from my regular day-2-day job. Needless to say, I've gotten good at financial juggling!
Help me spread the word - share the project on your social media accounts. Follow me on Twitter and the project on Facebook
Share the following graphic EVERYWHERE!
Watch and read the investigative report from Mike Thompson on News 8 WKBT
Leave some words of encouragement or email me your thoughts!
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