Time spent at the prison was intense, filled with a rollercoaster of emotions that served to broaden our understanding of the plight of the incarcerated. Valley State Prison residents, correctional staff, and the Compassion Prison Project team found themselves on a journey, moving from moments of joy to moments of sorrow, all the while recognizing our innate compassion for one another since nearly all had experienced some form of childhood trauma. At the same time, a generosity of spirit shown through the eyes of the participants. Residents spoke from the heart, expressing their inner struggles while staff reflected upon their own pasts and the impact their childhoods had upon their present experience.