WATCH: Three Formerly Incarcerated Black Women Open Up About Life After Prison

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By Cynthea Corfah ·Updated July 15, 2022

Going to prison can change your entire life. Even if you’re released from prison, being locked upcan have lasting traumatic effects. That’s why a healthy support system, the right resources and community are vital to life after imprisonment.At the 2022 Essence Fest Beauty Carnival, three formerly-incarcerated women took the stage to have a necessary conversation about loving yourself after lockdown. Syrita Steib, founder of

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