When we share our stories, understanding, empathy and trust grow. Our relationships improve and we get a stronger sense of community. At Heartlines, we’ve seen how story-sharing has impacted and connected thousands of people beyond anything we could have imagined. Here are some of those stories.

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I blamed my father for my brother's death

Growing up without a father can impact one's life in many ways. Listen to Khani as she tells why she believes that her father's absence in her brother's lives, led to them going astray.

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What can you tell us about life?

You've become what you despise, a stereotype. It's a blacked-out blur, but I'm pretty sure it ruled.

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People treat you differently when you've been in jail

Coming out of a past with drugs and crime, Kester and Shanain talk about the hardships they face as they take back their lives. Read more about People treat you differently when you've been in jail