This archive report was first published on 8 July 2020.
On July 8, 2020, the Greyhound bus station in Texas became a symbol of freedom for many former inmates.
As they stepped out of the station, the weight of their past began to lift, replaced by a mix of emotions - relief, anxiety, and uncertainty.
For these individuals, the journey to freedom was not just about leaving the confines of a prison cell, but also about navigating the complexities of reintegration into society.