“Forgiveness means giving up all hope for a better past,” says Alex Alvarado, quoting writer and comedian Lily Tomlin.

A 46-years-old, Alvarado has been to jail a handful of times. He’s a convicted felon, having charges of grand theft auto and several drug accounts. Living life as a former inmate has presented a series of setbacks finding work and resources, which has only increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read the full article on the Atlanta Journal-Constitutions’ website.