The Healing Power of Repairing Broken Bowls

Participants at a group retreat led by Jennifer Thompson engage in a healing exercise where they mend broken bowls representing their trauma experiences, from sexual assault survivors to wrongfully convicted individuals, illustrating the wide-reaching effects of wrongful convictions on lives. The chapter follows the transformative journey of Jennifer Thompson from being an erroneous witness in Ronald Cotton's case to becoming an advocate against wrongful convictions, exploring the emotional aftermath on both victims and wrongfully accused individuals. Through personal stories and societal implications, the narrative delves into the complexities of memory, justice, and the profound impact of wrongful convictions on various parties involved.