Listen "Ep 2: Okha's Story"
Episode Synopsis
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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