Everyone has the right to dream. To expect. To imagine a version of life where we get to decide who we are – not just live with who we’ve been told we are. That kind of dreaming is powerful. It keeps something alive in us. Something worth fighting for.

If I had found freedom in prison, then what was even the point trying to fit in with society?

Ask Izzy is a website and an app that connects people in need with housing, a meal, money help, family violence support, counselling and much more.

My release date was the 18th of March 2025, and in one month I have accomplished so many things.

What helped me was realising that there was nothing inherently wrong with me and that it was my brain trying to cope.

I was released about four weeks ago and I was quite stressed. To be completely honest, I didn't really want to leave. The truth is, I loved prison and it became part of my identity.

Getting a job after prison is hard for most people. If you had a job before you went in, you may not be able to go back to it, or you might not want to.

For many of us, the idea of re-entering society after incarceration can feel like standing at a crossroad, unsure of which way to go.

As well as feeling excited about your release, you may also be feeling fearful that something will go wrong so that your release will be delayed, or that you won’t be able to make it once you’re released.

Studying after you leave prison may be a good option to help you learn new skills and give you more options and opportunities for employment. Studying can also help keep you motivated after leaving prison.