Bonus Episode: “Live from the Human Library

In this special bonus episode of 17 Winters, I step off the mic and into a chair — as a Live Book in the Ingham County Human Library. Just like traditional libraries offer mystery, memoir, or poetry, this space offers living, breathing stories — told by real people who’ve walked through real chapters. At Voices of Ingham, no story is too heavy, too complex, or too raw to be heard. Each “book” is a human being. And today, I’m honored to share a chapter from my own book: the path that led me to incarceration… and what came after.  Sit.  Listen.  Understand. Whether you’re new to 17 Winters or have been with me through it all, I invite you to pull up, tune in, and step into a moment of empathy. Because in this library, judgment is left at the door — and connection is the takeaway.