02/19/2026
Last night, I did not go live on the Prison Trauma Support Group on Facebook.
Not because I forgot.
Not because I didn’t care.
And certainly not because this work is any less important to me.
Last night, I was sitting with grief.
Preparing a presentation.
Preparing my spirit.
Preparing my heart for something far heavier than a live session.
This morning, I am on my way to the funeral home to lay my brother to rest — the brother who held my hand throughout my life.
And if I am honest with this community…
I could not bring myself to put on a façade.
Many of you are justice-impacted.
Many of you understand what it feels like to carry pain quietly while still showing up for the world.
To smile while your nervous system is heavy.
To function while your heart is breaking.
That is where I was last night.
Our group is built on truth, healing, and the psychological and emotional toll of prison on the human spirit.
So I will not pretend strength when I am practicing surrender.
I want to sincerely apologize for not being live last night.
Your time, your trust, and your healing journey matter deeply to me.
But I also believe in modeling what we teach:
Emotional honesty.
Nervous system awareness.
And the courage to pause instead of performing.
We will resume our live session next week.
And when I return, I will return fully present — not performing, not masking, but grounded in purpose and truth.
Thank you for your grace.
Thank you for your patience.
And thank you for being a community that understands that healing is not linear… it is human.
With love,
Maryam
SisterHearts Decarceration Program 💜
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