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The Cartas de Paz program matches you with someone in detention who has requested a "pen pal" for lack of a better term. I sometimes don't hear back. Sometimes I do. And it can be heartbreaking to read, but I feel like holding some of that trauma for folks is the least I can do.

Many queer and trans folks don't have family they can rely on for human connection while being locked up, so having a friend who can listen and can give news of the outside world can make all the difference. I have one friend who is obsessed with Shakira, so I send them updates from the news.

And maybe some photos from the news. My Spanish isn't terrific and yours doesn't have to be either. And folks who speak other languages still enjoy getting letters, even if their English is limited. Anyway, if you want to get involved, there's a simple training to do.