Tawana Pope - FIRSTHAND: Life After Prison

Tawana Pope had committed crimes to support her lifelong struggles with drug and alcohol addition. After her last stint in jail, she made a decision to change her life. Now an ordained minister and author, she is giving hope to many former and currently incarcerated people.
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About FIRSTHAND: Life After Prison
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They walk through prison gates with little more than a bus ticket and less than $100. After spending months or years counting down their sentences, they have days or hours to find food, housing, healthcare, and a job. WTTW’s FIRSTHAND: LIFE AFTER PRISON offers an intimate look at the challenges and opportunities facing people returning to society after spending time in prison, as they seek to restart their lives while carrying the stigma of a criminal record.
FIRSTHAND: Life After Prison is part of the award-winning FIRSTHAND multiplatform, multi-year initiative focusing on the firsthand perspectives of people facing critical issues in Chicago.
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[@sabrina.natalie]

I absolutely LOVE her self-awareness, her emotional maturity, and her resiliency. Tawana is so beautiful, and I see a wonderful future in store for her. I pray that God wraps her in a blanket of healing, love, and blessings! ✨

[@ebonymystery]

They suffered so much. Instead of being bitter or hurting people, they conquered adversity.They love on people who are less fortunate.These women are wonderful❤

[@crystalheads4786]

Love her spirit !!! May the Lord continually bless her and the work of her hands

[@charmagneq]

Daughter: How’d you learn how to park? Mom: Stealing cars 😂😂😂 Beautiful relationship, beautiful woman…way to go!

[@NicholasMalakiCrayton]

Thanks to everyone that watched and is supportive. I had never realized that this many people watched this documentary. I guess that it is time for me to watch it.

[@missjones8123]

How are you doing now? I just watched your story. It was so inspiring; even though I've never experienced anything similar..

[@tonnieverse4038]

This was excellent. Some people survive this system..some do not. But all is about to be..new..we will regain the lost paradise. Daniel 2:44 I comment on these channels because..lives are being saved. My disfuncial life..almost broke me. ..so I am trying to be thankful...and also..give others hope. Lives are being saved....because of these links.

[@tonnieverse4038]

Also the time did come..in my fifties..when I said..enough is enough..its time for boundries..loving from afar...its your turn. Finally. And it's not easy to do. And .. I wish I had done it a lot sooner. Because..I may have had enough energy..to have become more successful.. Financially. But I am ok and doing good enough. The years fly by people...its best to learn and apply these lessons..and not regret wasted years...

[@touchdown4951]

Sista I love your story. I’m praying for you. Stay strong and keep your head up

[@LisaSmith-ms3on]

The Generational Curses, The Lord Broke The Chains! Tawana Pope, is a Extraordinary Woman of God that gives back freely! There is no Test without a Testimony! She blew me away! Wow!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@dsmith7969]

Stay strong no matter what for your kids

[@petepierre652]

THIS SISTER IS ABSOLUTELY AWESOME: KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK SISTER... YOU INSPIRE SO MANY!

[@geraldinerandolph6945]

Baby Girl just keep believing that you can do it, thank you for sharing your story. I loss a daughter 27 years ago to drugs thank God she didn’t have any children, but you have yourself and your children to keep moving forward. Peace Love and Blessings from NYC 🙏🏼💜✝️💋

[@AmandainChrist88]

She she so much wisdom she said so many things that I will remember . She said once you make it out you gotta go back and tell your story wow praise God.

[@AmandainChrist88]

@RYANDANINJA797 God bless you as well .

[@lahlahluv8380]

Amen 🙏🏽

[@swannyriver75]

God is a God of a second chance 🙌

[@karenpittman7554]

May God continue to bless you abundantly! You are so beautiful, inside and out! He walks ahead of you and makes the path straight!

[@buttercupj6208]

Her story is inspiring I'll be purchasing her book on Amazon..

[@chandracochran7292]

What an awesome story of positive change!! I also love that she went back into the community to be a blessing to others.

[@alishagordon-pollard8923]

Tawana thank you for sharing your story with us 🙏🏾

[@uschicamamaluv1]

Proud of you Tawana! God has you!

[@Sew-Ronica]

This is true ministry.

[@missjones8123]

Can you guys please do updates on your guest...

[@lemonadelexus]

Yes I love her story & rarely hear about black women's bounce back story after incarceration. A great uplifting video!

[@Sunshine-mj2vd]

I ❤ THIS STORY ...........!!!

[@ONE31707]

This was the most beautiful story. Showing gratitude, being grateful and sharing her life also being of service to others. Tawana Pope walk in life will encourage so many. 🙏🏾 Thank you for sharing. 💐💐

[@delaciwoods8864]

Blessings

[@emmawalker8903]

Such an inspiration keep striving ❤your work is amazing 👏

[@valritz3100]

Kerp going. ❤

[@sandrawright5229]

Towana I love your story and keep up the good work

[@jocekhiy626]

Good luck you got this

[@m0dNaR4lyfe]

Simply inspiring & beautiful.💕

[@themessengacross1581]

Amen

[@Jusb4real]

Wow.

[@KNOWING-]

YOU ARE A Beast!!!!!❤

[@Watchman-nw7hg]

❤❤❤TAWANA YOUR AMAZING AND SUCH AAA* BLESSING IN HELPING OTHERS IN THEIR WALK IN LIFE.... ❤AMEN

[@diamondis4ever]

❤️

[@sewintoit7040]

Reminds me of Dr juanita Bynum in character

[@GloriaEvans-g2t]

I love your story. I pray to god that someo e help me eiyh my non profi. Im so confused howbto sysry to to help eomens tjat bern in penitentary. I neef help to get started!

[@ToriDavis-n5x]

I want to do one too we could research together maybe I live in NYC?

[@ronniejones8508]

Know matter what we look like on the outside, we all have a story.

[@litespeedway6538]

🙏🏿💙

[@CassandraMooree]

JESUS IS LORD, One thing God will do is turn his children's lives around . God bless everyone reading this, you are loved deeply.

[@ToriDavis-n5x]

Amen!!!

[@GloriaEvans-g2t]

Let's connect and get it started. I would love to meet you

[@ioniefrith3095]

Holy spirit, whatever generational curse is rocking this family lord i curse it in the mighty name of Jesus christ 🙏

[@shanaefields8609]

she gave me hope everything she endured i have to but god gave me second chance in life i love you for everything you doing through god you woke me up can i speak with you or get your information

[@MissUnderstoodasAlways]

20 year addiction. Congrats to you

[@Iworkwithnitwits]

God spoke to her. Go feed the homeless and needy. She has been given orders from God just like Moses.

[@kewsiyehboah9514]

Swahili.. Safi Na Kweli..

[@specialt454]

I Salute You, Ms Tawana! Your testimony is powerful! Keep moving forward! 💫🙏🏾😇👑🎯🏆💯

[@kimberlysanders1826]

What a beautiful story. God bless you and your family. Blessing on Blessing

[@shannonalbert8915]

I’m in tears watching this lady story…. Addiction is something very hard to overcome… watching family members struggle…she overcome and is a strong person… I wish her the best…❤

[@cynthiaroble3026]

God is amazing God Amen 😇💙🙏

[@cil20002000]

Absolutely love this story. God and perseverance win every time

[@unique1bydesign842]

Luv ur video & testimony, the medical prison I have been in for quite some time. This was truly a blessing & encouragement I needed in my life ...❤❤❤

[@AmandainChrist88]

She said something that’s a long time to cop out of life - wow so right we have own our choices it’s so very hard .

[@SiimplyAngie7088]

Beautiful story ❤❤

[@Ericechild1979]

This is such a beautiful inspirational more of this is needed on all streaming platforms to remind us ALL of this journey called LIFE APTTMH

[@mikecrumpton6817]

Awesome

[@kathy-annwiltshire4805]

JESUS IS COMING SOON PEOPLE GET READY 🙏

[@racheljackson2408]

Love this Thank you for sharing this

[@lahlahluv8380]

May GOD continue to bless her and her family 🙏🏽

[@GloriaEvans-g2t]

I love your kindness and very professionsness, and Listening hear. Love giving back!!

[@suefresina5918]

You are absolutely amazing!!!

[@LisaBeckwith-x1g]

I'm so proud of you. You can do anything you put your mine to. So glad you are not crying about what you went thru keep doing what you are in the name of Jesus.

[@jass9471]

Beautiful spirit ❤

[@shameekadurant2545]

BUT GOD!!!!!

[@clarahaywood9961]

💚💚💚💚

[@edithlopez3711]

Wow this is amazing and so heartwarming that the homeless, her family and friends get to work and experience the Holy Spirit and god working through her and reaching out to those in need. Praise god !

[@lynn8796]

Thank You!!!🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@tashabr801]

You are awesome

[@Monroe931]

Lady u got alll those online diplomas...please study pronunciation of words...I cringed when u tried to pronounce...PROMISCUITY...😊

[@missjones8123]

Go away troll!

[@Monroe931]

@@missjones8123 I will not...im going to troll my butt off🤣

[@Ericechild1979]

I can ALMOST guarantee when she is doing her ministry to and for THE PEOPLE ain’t nobody worried about her pronunciation stop being petty

[@cherylfeaster7784]

And that's your damn focus? It doesn't matter if she mispronounced the word; you understood her. So, stop your self righteous judgment.

[@meggrotte4760]

Really? Just one word. That's wrong with you?