By Way of Muncy State Prison

Lehigh County native Kathryn Williams faces her past as she shares her life story in this mini-documentary. In it, she recounts a 25-year period of her life as a drug-addicted prostitute that led her down a path of self-destruction and violence. Ultimately facing a reckoning for her choices, Kathryn was sentenced more than once to Muncy State Prison, where, ultimately, she was placed in reentry programming at Williamsport's Transitional Living Centers. Through self-belief, mentorship and mercy, Kathryn made her way out of darkness and into a new life of hope and redemption.

[@colorado_haze]

Absolutely beautiful testimony. One day at a time we will survive sharing our life experiences and helping others.

[@sharonmac4970]

This woman is a beautiful,strong, courageous,brave proud recovering addict. Thanks for telling your story it moved me. Crying happy tears for you. ❤️

[@zadia1445]

I can feel the pain in this women. Her testimony is very touching. May God be with her throughout the rest of her life journey. It's never to late to turn your life around.

[@tammyhultquist6941]

There's Always More To someone's Life than you see

[@nombinintlahla8325]

You know, we have to be kind always because we really just do not know💔

[@pamelastates5600]

Amen! ❤️🙏🏽🇨🇦

[@pamelastates5600]

@@nombinintlahla8325 @ I agree 💯 right. Sometimes some kids just never have a chance 😢💔 I’ve worked with the homeless since 2004 here in Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦 for the last 8 yrs I’ve worked with the street kids age 16-30!yrs old. I seen & heard it all. My heart breaks daily. Sending Love&Prayers to all that are struggling & suffering world wide. Please never give up! And people please be kind because you truly never know. ❤️🙏🏽🇨🇦

[@kiawilliams5541]

Absolutely

[@alkinard4871]

What a great heartfelt story .This is a real as it gets , I can relate to alot of her struggles. Thank God she was able to learn and turn her life around! Love her realness and her energy❤ D

[@richardlittlewood4510]

Wow this young lady’s story made man shed tears such a heart breaking story n full of pain n hurt I hope the good lord shines he’s light on you miss n blessed u and your children’s always god bless you

[@sfkitty1]

I just started university and felt overwhelmed. You will never know how you inspired me with hope that I can do anything I put my mind too. Great woman of God, THANK YOU

[@sherriboyd4387]

You have brought me to tears today. I completely feel what you've said here. My Judge said to me, You leave me no choice. And he sentenced me. That was 1995 September, that same month my Grandmother passed away, my heart was truly broken for two reasons. I wasnt with her and my family and because she wouldn't get to see the end result because I knew that the street life was not for me. Chennelle is your Angel. I believe we all have at least one through life. It's beautiful the transformation you have made. Stand firm on your faith. Keep pushing. God bless you.

[@wakeandbakewithmaryjane1767]

For every recovery, there is always that one person who sees through your pain and wants to see better for you. She had that one person that started her ball bouncing again. It only takes one person to see through their window, hang some new curtains and give a fresh view of options. I too had that one person, my life is so different because she stopped and ' seen ' me. Be strong, lovely lady, you got this ! Much love from Canada. I SEE you

[@pamelastates5600]

@ Charlene Cory , Hello my dear I was reading your comment but when I seen Good ol Canada 🇨🇦 I had to respond to my fellow Canadian. Hello , I agree with you 💯🙏🏽 congratulations on your recovery. See we truly never know what someone has been through . And yes when you light the lamp for some ones path it also lightens your path ! Amen! Stay safe! God bless you& your family ❤️Love, Light & Healing 💙🙏🏽🦋 Ase’ , Love from Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦

[@vibingwithjv5980]

Hooray hooray hooray it was good to see you make it and very inspiring.

[@the-end-of-my-tether]

You keep going girl. Take that beautiful spirit and soul and love and run with it. God bless you 🙏 ❤

[@anthonyjennings8108]

What about the man she set up tp beet with the pipe

[@WhitemenaresoSexy]

You're beautiful inside and out , you've come a long way.. 👍👍

[@beverlyhall4578]

It makes me sad for her. I wish I could give every child an awesome mother like we had. This woman needs love. God help them All.

[@zakiraray2906]

I remember being a lil girl age 6 my grandparents would dress my brother and i in new clothes to go visit my mother in Muncy

[@amychandler5243]

I don't think I have ever admired someone, more than this woman. When she said they called her babies a parasite on society. I could see her pain and shame in her eyes. This woman is an inspiration for all.

[@troubletime8684]

🌹

[@beautifuldiva0208]

When did she say that?

[@amychandler5243]

@@beautifuldiva0208 I was mistaken about the exact wording. @ 6:05 the prosecutor said to her " you are a social parasite and you pollute our community with your crack babies" That is probably the harshest statement that I have ever heard. Makes me feel sick to know someone could say something so cruel to her.

[@beautifuldiva0208]

@@amychandler5243 oh yeah that was sad and uncalled for.

[@shariontaylor6814]

Outstanding! All the best to this woman. May her energy spread and pollinate other wildflowers. You are a inspiration to others. Cheers to your beautiful life ahead.

[@teresaacevedo4825]

I am so very proud of you to have come out of this with a loving heart. Thank you for sharing .

[@saffiyehbrandhijaffer-mcne2800]

Lord Bless her ❤️ Heart. What a Beautiful soul..

[@elizabethshaw734]

Yeah a beautiful soul who had seven crack babies!

[@pamk9333]

@@elizabethshaw734 Yeah right. What a quality person with a "beautiful soul". 😂

[@dianacastillo8892]

🙏😢 she break my ❤️ I live in Florida but I’m from Lebanon Pensilvania I will like to meet this woman she break my ❤️ and my ❤️ tell me that she have a good heart I see that she make bat decision God bless u

[@beanibean7033]

Lord please heal her heal her soul heal her man heal her thoughts in Jesus name amen

[@jenl2757]

Amen

[@whofarted2903]

They could've given the woman a more comfortable chair sofa

[@davidaboykin7048]

Amazing! Thank you for sharing this.

[@evangelistjohnniemaemccall1910]

We over come by the our testimony.and the blood of the lamb. May your life be satisfied with the change of appetite and the father bless you 1day at a time as you acknowledge him in all your ways and he direct your path. Proverbs 10:22

[@juliescreativecraftaholics9592]

This was heart wrenching. Great for you!

[@jenniferespenshade2241]

What a story. I’m so happy for her. Made me cry hearing what she’s been through, but I also cried happy tears for her success.

[@nancywareham6852]

What happened to her children. Are they in her life now?

[@ladoramccall4837]

Plz keep doing what ur doing, in that ur bringing awareness to this woman's plight. Ty for doing that. B blessed

[@yasmeenbowie6638]

This was a great interview ❤

[@scorpioqueen4503]

I wish you the best 🙏🏽

[@bluecollarscholarmelrosepa5673]

I am on the ⏰ clock here in Melrose Park Illinois 🇺🇸 USA watching this Video....A moving and Touching 📹 video....Much Success to this 👩 woman and i hope that she can establish a relationship with all of her Children....Thank you for posting this message😁

[@MrGr82bmercedes]

Thanks for sharing your story.. 💜🤗💜

[@jessicamcclinton689]

All I can see when she speaks and her facial features, is my mother the flawless skin. God bless your soul. Finish your healing beautiful queen, you got this..... My mother is no longer here in the physical but I know in her next life she will be a phenomenal mother to her future babies.

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

GOD is Good All the time and ALL THE Time GOD is Good ‼️. I hope you continue on your journey and reunite with your children. GOD has Smiled On You Today Sista‼️ be BLESSED, stay BLESSED ‼️✝️🛐☮️💜👍🏾. simply BEAUTIFUL ‼️❤️.

[@pamk9333]

😂

[@judyives1832]

Your comment makes no sense. I have no idea why you are preaching some nonsense instead of participating in the actual topic.

[@nombinintlahla8325]

Amen Carole, I pray the same

[@michaelcampbell5849]

I am a man and you will never know what a Woman secrecy is, unless she shared it with you. I am not from Allentown or that area, but I was incarcerated with a man from that area that's serving a lot of time, for White slavery, which is running a prostitution ring in that area. The man have at least forty something years in prison today . So, there were pimps and prostitutes in Lehigh county area. Things can happen right in front of you, unless you part of that crowd. You're naive to your surroundings.

[@RandomthoughtswithKay]

I know this was alot for her to admit and I am beyond humbled and appreciative that I found this video. She helped me forgive myself for the dysfunction and lack of mental preparation, I had that resulted in me being away from my son at times. I was just journaling about how to stop punishing myself and then I seen this video. 💞💞Thank you thank you thank you!

[@KiNiASMR95]

Poor baby I’m sorry you had to go through this

[@Beenthere61]

Sp proud of you & the great thing is that none of what you learned could have happened because of your willingness to change...🙏✌️✌️🥰

[@jacquelynearwood3536]

Sending love your way. Just breath easy.

[@kewsiyehboah6058]

Be Stronger than You Know.. Great Book - Film.. Surely.. In Swahili.. Ubarikiwe - Bless You..

[@troubletime8684]

There but for the grace of God 🙏❤️

[@Wheelstar72]

Kathryn keep strong you’re a survivor

[@Elijahsmom22]

So thankful to see a fellow sister make it up outta hell! Proud of you, keep pushing!!!! Never saw you when I did my bid, but I’m far happier to see you on here and outside of that place♥️ take care of yourself Queen!

[@teainortakoy]

What a strong, amazing and beautiful person. So glad that you are doing great things and I wish I could give you a hug.

[@starpepper499]

Congratulations Angel❤️

[@ayetam_aye]

You are a total inspiration! ❤️❤️❤️❤️Keep going🙏🏾

[@user-dd5pi2hm5z]

I admire you to the fullest I love you and I am so proud you help so many way

[@dianebarto9158]

I know some girl that went to that prison. Its violent there. The girl ended up getting her breast cut off and died there. May she RIP. What a shamed😥😪

[@corrimahanible8165]

No it's not..I was there in the 80's & 90's

[@joycehughes4522]

This is so 😥

[@teresaacevedo4825]

I am surprised this video / channel hasn’t grown more subscribers . Great video !

[@theresalewis8662]

So glad you turned your life around beautiful. 🙏🙏🙏

[@tanyatazbrowne5705]

I pray nothing but continuous good things for her! I hope every time she prays that heaven gladly forms a list.

[@bobjacoby1120]

God is great

[@judyives1832]

In what way? That makes no sense to me.

[@ebkikibo]

She is beautiful. Inside and out.

[@valerieunderwood6588]

Stay strong what happened to all the children.

[@nombinintlahla8325]

We just have to be kind to each other always.. eish people are going through alot out there🕯.... we are more than what people see... am glad you managed to turn a new leaf, blessings sis on your second chance and may God help you to continue going up in your journey until you reunite with your babies🌱

[@BSOG3]

What a powerful story. We are to follow Christ. He said "Follow" me, not "get ahead of me and if you get lost look back and I'll show you the way." If we follow Him He will lead us in the right direction. Even if we are walking through the shadows of death, He has us. Like so many of us, this woman was being raised by people who weren't following Christ. She was bullied for being dark skinned, which is gorgeous...btw. She was a throw away child. However, God has always and will always love her. Christ saw her heart and led her to TLC. Follow him, everyone. Follow....don't try to lead Him. Just follow and He will get you through...no matter what you're going through.

[@monicareynolds-stroman6887]

WOW!!!!!! UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! BUT IM SO VERY PROUD OF YOU!!!!!!!

[@demetristhomas9803]

God forgive you

[@jamielunes1841]

Is this the prison where they sang this is not my home?

[@aprilmapp3140]

HER FAITH KEPT HER GOD BLESS

[@josephhoffmann6646]

Give her a Oscar

[@MiscellaneousMichelle]

🙏🏾

[@whatsthetruth_review]

💗

[@Arizona_lilly]

She’s very beautiful and kind happy. Bubbly . 45 she looks older but she’s free 🆓

[@davidjohnston3854]

i choose not ever do drugs - and im glad i never touched the touched the touch the stuff ever thats me .

[@nancymosby7369]

Where are all those kids u left in ruins ?😒

[@beautifuldiva0208]

I was waiting for that.

[@coolyeet8030]

God bless you, you should be proud of yourself. 😀🥰

[@angelamarie3617]

What is TLC?

[@teainortakoy]

Transitional Living Centers.

[@sharoncaulder6729]

What about those 7 children that you left behind, that came into this world already drug wounded ?

[@pamelastates5600]

❤️🙏🏽🇨🇦

[@WPhealingart]

Blessins' upon your head in the name of Jesus Christ. Keep looking up!

[@donaldrollins2590]

We lived in little Lehigh and we did not have pimps and drug dealers outside our window my mother loved her and she always tried too show my sister love but she was very vulernable she beat my mother up and my mother use too walk the streets looking for her daughter my mother had a drinking problem but she got herself together and maintain Soberity for over 45 years my mother is a Christian and prayed for her daughter we were never neglected by our mother these are lies don't believe it if you want the truth contact me I'm the sister and I knew how my mother was and I'm telling ya and people that know my mother seen this video and they said they were disgusted with the lies she has told

[@doloresglenn2831]

That's you reality and what you experienced and your perspective. You are not the woman in this video and didnt share her experiences and dont know what her trauma is or was and were it lead her. Speak for yourself not the next person and there experiences. God bless this woman in this video you can see and feel her pain and her genuine truth flowing out.

[@saffiyehbrandhijaffer-mcne2800]

I was at TLC in Allentown in the early 2000's

[@saffiyehbrandhijaffer-mcne2800]

I got hooked on drugs in Allentown. I left for some years...an when I came back ...the drugs was gone...I DNT know how it got cleaned up...but it was . I DNT know how it is now there cuz I been in Philly for da last 12 yrs.. I DNT know if I'll ever be in Allentown again..

[@brianvaughan9629]

She responsible for her actions alone.. not her mother the pimps or the drugs.. when she meet her maker she'll be held accountable for her own actions.. 12 years ole and prostituting using and running away lady bye get your shit together if you can

[@tanyawinston4059]

Donald Rollins that's her truth!

[@amberjohnson8197]

There are no tears coming down her face.

[@womanaftergodsownheartilov5829]

Remorse comes in many different forms. Love one another, and leave all the judgment to God. Be Blessed…

[@wendyfreeblk8]

Baby boy look just like her

[@cedricwilliams4769]

Horrible lies about her mother and horrible lies about being took it all over the world I think she meant he took her to different states because I know for a fact she has never left the country

[@womanaftergodsownheartilov5829]

Wow 😯🤔😐

[@corrimahanible8165]

How the f you know where he took her?

[@The.L.Is.Silent]

😢🙏🏿🕊️👸🏿

[@brama100]

Not the dog. :O(

[@jimhorton2996]

I dated alot of girls that did bids at muncy, it's crazy because I only did county prison time but my new girlfriend went upstste ? I'm thirsty for dem muncy chicks 😆

[@madelinecesnalise76]

💤💤💤💤💫💤👋

[@irvingpollard2961]

Ain’t no projects in Allentown and little Lehigh ain’t dangerous and hood at all

[@jeanettepaulson4525]

Sure there are, they are called low income housing.

[@SJerseyGirl856]

7th street in Allentown is the projects

[@wesleyrobinson4949]

So what . I grew up in Long Island NY which is the suburbs but my old neighborhood New Cassel Westbury Long Island was off the hook with drugs and criminal activity. Drugs and crime ain't just in the projects bro. I ways heard Allentown was hood. You can't say just because a place doesn't have have projects it ain't hood. Alot of hoods in Cali or suburban settings with nice houses palm trees but utterly dangerous. Long Island NY hoods like Hempstead Roosevelt Wyndance Bellport New Cassel Amityville too name a few hoods in L.I. are suburbs but dangerous hoods if your looking for the fuckerry.

[@zadia1445]

Projects are low income, high crime, drug infested, impoverished area's. Doesn't necessarily have to be a "housing project building" to be considered the projects. Allentown have many areas that are considered the projects/hood.