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Life after prison support in New Zealand

For people rebuilding after incarceration. Talk with people in New Zealand who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.

Next gathering in the New Zealand circle: Weekly check-in ·

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Help for life after prison in New Zealand

Professional🇳🇿

Napier Grief Counselling

Practical help for people dealing with life after prison and a legal battle, plus a weekly drop-in.

Weekdays and Saturday mornings

From people who came through it

  • “Dear stranger, a year and a half ago I was exactly where you are. The worst part was my kids barely know me. Last weekend I went to a friend's birthday and stayed till the end. It comes back so slowly you don't notice until one day you do. Hang on.”

    Tommy P · been through life after prison
  • “A note for the next person. I was where you are this time last year. It was job applications and the box and I couldn't see past it. This year I did a 5k, slowly. One day at a time.”

    makoto.bird · been through life after prison
  • “This time last year I was exactly where you are. It was my kids barely know me and I couldn't see past it. I'm volunteering here now. It comes back so slowly you don't notice until one day you do.”

    Juana from Lima F · been through life after prison
  • “Para el que empieza: no te voy a decir que es fácil. La calle es dura, la gente desconfía. Pero hay que buscarle. Yo encontré trabajo con mi hermano, y un taller de redes. No es lo mismo, pero es algo. Habla con alguien, no te guardes todo. Y busca una cosa pequeña que te guste, como mis rosas. Eso te sostiene.”

    bassmoss70 · been through life after prison

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