Ep 2: Okha's Story

22/07/2025 18 min Temporada 1 Episodio 2

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Okha shares what it’s like to be the daughter and primary caregiver of an incarcerated parent. In this episode, you’ll hear about the process and financial impact of securing a lawyer for her father’s case, the countless barriers she faces just trying to visit him, and the ways she takes care of herself through it all.If you are a woman with an incarcerated loved one, you’re not alone. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 2 Black women in the United States have an incarcerated loved one. Share your untold story with us: pillarspod.com/untold⁠Essie Justice Group is the nation’s leading advocacy organization for women with incarcerated loved ones. Connect with us!Instagram: instagram.com/essie4justice TikTok: tiktok.com/@essie4justice Facebook: facebook.com/EssieJusticeGroup Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/essie4justice.bsky.socialWeb: essiejusticegroup.org 

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