October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Ms. Blog will be publishing a series of posts detailing the impact of domestic violence, including personal essays and more, throughout the month. In 2011, I was released from prison after serving more than two decades―I am finally free! However, freedom isn’t free. Every day, in small ways, I am […]
Author: Romarilyn Ralston
Romarilyn Ralston is a feminist and activist for gender and racial equality in St. Louis. She works with women in transition from jail and prison while seeking healing and a master's degree in liberal arts.