If you have been tracking with us over the last few years as I believe most of you have, you would be aware of all the extraordinary things that have been happening at Prison Network despite the challenges presented to us by COVID-19 and prisons being closed.

Early in my teens a traumatic event happened. I was raped by my best friend’s ‘much older’ boyfriend’s friend. My life from that point on changed dramatically.

My name is Rebekah and I’m a 36-year-old single mum who three years ago was on a bad trajectory and at a point of no return.

It is natural to be curious about someone’s background, but it is important to remember what our questions are communicating.

Today I received a phone call from a stranger. I like to think of it as a Christmas miracle.