Episode 5

Moving past 7.5 Years in Prison for Attempted Murder

Published on: 19th June, 2021

This episode, I talk to Josh, who spent 7.5 years in prison from ages 19 - 27 for attempted murder in Oregon during the years 2000 - 2007. We talk about Josh's early life, the events leading up to his arrest, his time in prison, and how he has continued with his life after release. While incarcerated Josh learned to draw and paint and became a community activist and trainer. He has continued to spend time after release on community activism. His story is one of perseverance, and the lessons he imparts at the end of the episode were insightful.

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About the Podcast

The Other Side of the Truth
Listen to new perspectives on the Justice and Prison system!
The Other Side of the Truth (TOST) aims to have previously incarcerated persons on the show to share their experiences with the Justice System and the Prison System. Many times, the only perspectives we hear are that of the Media, the Police, and the other institutions that surround us. TOST wants to help change that by giving the individual a voice, letting them come on and explain their story from their point of view.

As a brand new podcast, we are still learning and exploring topics we can cover. If you have any suggestions or ideas for us, please send us an email at sahith@tost.us.