"Being at UMD, there were times when I felt alone...My path just seemed so different. But this group...became a space where not just me, but all of us could feel connected, like we belonged. We're all carrying the weight of having parents who are incarcerated, dealing with challenges most people don't understand. The UnLocked Project gave me a place to share that — to know I'm not alone in this. It's become my community, and that means everything."

"The UnLocked Project has brought together so many people with similar stories and the first peer support meeting has shown how much a group like this was needed. It's comforting to feel like I can share my story in a nonjudgemental space while creating a safe space for others to share theirs. I truly hope we're able to reach more people who may need to feel heard and supported at this point in their life."