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Jarrett Adams: Reinventing From Within

Oct 6, 2025
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Jarrett Adams
Jarrett Adams, wrongfully convicted at 17, is now an attorney and co-founder of Life After Justice. He shares the painful isolation of prison and how it fueled his drive for justice. Discussing his evolution, Jarrett reveals the impact of therapy and introspective conversations with his mother. He highlights intense letter writing that connected him to legal aid and emphasizes education as a catalyst for systemic change. Jarrett's journey underscores the importance of resilience, advocacy, and leaving a better legacy for future generations.
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ANECDOTE

Shock Of A Young Wrongful Conviction

  • Jarrett describes the shock and isolation of being wrongfully convicted at 17 and placed in maximum security.
  • He watched peers mature outside while he faced a desolate prison maturation that nearly crushed him.
ANECDOTE

Motivation Rooted In His Mother

  • Jarrett locked onto relieving his mother's pain as the motivation to survive prison's hopelessness.
  • Their deeper adult conversations and her letters kept him alive and accelerated his maturation.
ADVICE

Process Anger Through Therapy And Discipline

  • Seek therapy and process anger rather than letting rage dictate destructive actions.
  • Channel pain into disciplined efforts to increase long-term power and impact.
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