About this episode

Edwin Lee shares his journey of finding self-love and humanity after 15 years in prison.

How do you find self-love after 15 years in prison? In this episode, Edwin Lee joins host Eldra Jackson III to share his raw journey from a lonely childhood in San Francisco's Chinatown to finding his humanity behind bars. Edwin discusses the "Tiger Parenting" that fueled his early resentment, his transition from gang life to becoming a certified counselor, and the "culture shock" of leaving prison for a world that moves faster than ever. It is a powerful conversation about the pressure to succeed, the complexities of modern reentry, and why healing is a lifelong process. Support the Work: Learn more about our mission to heal systemic trauma at InsideCircle.org.

People in this episode

Host: Eldra Jackson III

Guest: Edwin Lee

Topics covered

• self-worth
• survival
• mental health
• reentry
• healing
• personal journey

Keywords

• self-love
• prison
• gang life
• counselor
• healing
• systemic trauma
• Tiger Parenting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: InsideCircle.org

Places: San Francisco, Chinatown

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