For this special edition of Human Powered, we are sharing an episode produced by our friends at The Community. 

The Community is a multi-dimensional nonprofit based in Milwaukee. It connects and empowers people on all sides of the criminal legal system through its Pre-entry and Correcting the Narrative strategies. The Community has been awarded  Wisconsin Humanities grants for their work, and founder Shannon Ross was featured in an earlier episode of  Human Powered.

In this episode of All In All Out from The Community, you’ll hear founder Shannon Ross in conversation with trauma therapist Simmone Kilgore, LPC. Shannon and Simmone both work with people who are justice-impacted and formerly incarcerated. They discuss 'leaving space for hope,' learning to carry our baggage gracefully, and the language needed to talk about the realities of trauma, shame, and guilt. Their conversation offers insight into the important work of building connections and empathy for stronger, healthier individuals and communities.