I find that everything you write in you're blog posts are always so honest and it's wonderful. I think it's great that you admit to the 'silly' things in you're past and be wide opened through social networking.
This one post hits me an awful lot. I feel like its relates to someone very close to me, my sister. I believe that every word you said about being there for someone, and just talking to them and basically every thing you said to the very end is exactly right. My older sister, now 21, is a drug addicted. She also started at a very young age when we moved she did start hanging around the wrong people but I believe that is was something to do with a past 'situation' that happened when she was little, it didn't involve family but basically a stranger. I remember when I was 10, being around her and her friends all high as a kite and also being the time I caught my sister, cutting and not really knowing what to do really gave me mixed signals so when i hit highschool i thought thats what i was meant to be doing, doing drugs, drinking constantly but i got my head screwed on pretty fast and realised that wasn't the path i wanted for myself. That was also because of my sister telling me that 'she had made many mistakes and she wont let me become her' All the silly things my sister has done just to get whatever she can get her hands, really did break down my family and still is to a extinict. Although through all the shit she caused my mum, dad and myself. All the fights, no matter what we still stuck by her, my parents still do/did everything they possibly can. Sticking by her, through hard times did get her to sobered up, she got a steady job and life went back to normal. It latest for two years, I don't know what went wrong, I don't really care because I know, no matter what my big sister is still there. And she's still has a good heart. When I do see her or even if I don't I'm still texting/calling her making sure she's alright, making sure she knows I'm here, it's does help. (to anyone reading this comment it really does help if you are in a similar situation) It was easier before, now she's 21 my parents don't have any legal right to help her really, besides very minor things. I can't trust my sister without thinking shes going to steal, or do something just to feed her drug habit. But I know I count on her being their for me, because she always has, just us being their for each other. Although it may sound silly.
Sorry for my extremely long rant, but I'm glad I came across you're post. It did help me, and it may have proven to me that I might be doing the right thing.
Hmmm....Luis...my friend, yes hypocrisy is really a shame but sadly I don't think it is going away. Yes those in power do seem to be able to do whatever they choose. And minorities of any kind generally do fall short of civil rights, heck even basic human rights too...It is a sad state for people who are not white upper-class males...that would include any race not white, gays & lesbians, poor people, women, disabled people, drug addicts, convicted felons, etc....Basically the majority of people fall into the category of being disenfranchised and disarmed...When there are too many politically apathetic people and Democracy falls short...dear friend in the end all we can do sometimes is continue having hope, smiling and loving all those who cross our path...take care of ourselves and leave the rest in God's hands to sort out. Out of all of the people I have helped in this life...myself is sometimes who I forget. Love yourself, stick up for yourself and speak up for what you believe in...don't let the greed, anger and negativity get the best of you. Just put one foot in front of the other day by day, and remember you always make a difference to all people you come in contact with! Happy Holidays to you & your family in this upcoming 2013... :) Jody
I found your blog while on a wandering trail through the internet. (I go on these meandering trips where I have about 10 tabs open and I'm pin-balling around between all of them researching and reading.) I recently finished an article in Rolling Stone about the dangers of solitary confinement, and watched a Nat Geo documentary on the same subject last night. They really got me thinking about the prison system (not exclusive to those in solitary) and how makes me angry, sad, and bewildered how prisoners are treated - it's almost like the qualities that makes one human are being squashed out. So I'm glad that sites like this exist to allow connection and dialogue. I've been reading through your entries and they've been making me laugh and think, so thank you for that!
I would like to write more, and I'll be happy to be an "Internet Fairy" for you! I'll work on a letter and send it off to you soon, as well as send you some envelopes and paper! We'll speak more soon!
I won't lose contact with my friend. We have been writing for 3 years now. We send letters at least once a week and have grown very close. He is an important part of my life and helps me every day to appreciate all that I have.
I think the same is true for us all, whether we are in prison or not, we all want to know we have an important place in someone's life - that we would be missed if we were no longer here. Reading posts like yours always makes me consciously thankful and grateful for the contact I have with my family and friends. Thank you for reminding me how important they are :)
I'll reply to this one while I'm here as Debleg transcribes many posts here on btb.
What it means is that she has transcribed your words into typed text. Transcriptions make your blogs more accessible to search engines, translators and visitors to the site, so it is possible more people will now read your words.
Thanks for writing! I finished the transcription for your post. Don't quit, you have a sharp, inquisitive mind and they can't imprison that! God bless, and I wish you peace...
i love you and i want to let yoy know that i got your online letter today.
i don't know if i will get home before christmas, but i did start the paperwork yesterday, and my p.o. said if california will get right on that i could make it.
i talked to cella the other day and she is supposed to send pictures from thanksgiving. she said they didn't take alot because james was so sick, and we would be able to tell the differance in the pictures.
i will make copies and send them to you as soon as i get them.
i will end this for now by telling you once again that i miss you.
Could someone possess a little activism? or a little self-censorship? or are the two at different ends of a sliding scale. I guess I see us as opposite ends of the human spectrum in many ways, but with the same beliefs. Many of the things you do and say I greatly respect and in many ways, I wish I was more like you, but then I'm not an extremest by any means. And do I need to be to make any real difference?
You fascinate me Jeremy and I'm sure when you answer these questions I've posed to you, I'll probably just have more questions :)
I often comment on posts about how I like BtB for the way it shows us our similarities... but you are one person whose differences (to my nature), fascinate me.
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This one post hits me an awful lot. I feel like its relates to someone very close to me, my sister. I believe that every word you said about being there for someone, and just talking to them and basically every thing you said to the very end is exactly right. My older sister, now 21, is a drug addicted. She also started at a very young age when we moved she did start hanging around the wrong people but I believe that is was something to do with a past 'situation' that happened when she was little, it didn't involve family but basically a stranger. I remember when I was 10, being around her and her friends all high as a kite and also being the time I caught my sister, cutting and not really knowing what to do really gave me mixed signals so when i hit highschool i thought thats what i was meant to be doing, doing drugs, drinking constantly but i got my head screwed on pretty fast and realised that wasn't the path i wanted for myself. That was also because of my sister telling me that 'she had made many mistakes and she wont let me become her' All the silly things my sister has done just to get whatever she can get her hands, really did break down my family and still is to a extinict. Although through all the shit she caused my mum, dad and myself. All the fights, no matter what we still stuck by her, my parents still do/did everything they possibly can. Sticking by her, through hard times did get her to sobered up, she got a steady job and life went back to normal. It latest for two years, I don't know what went wrong, I don't really care because I know, no matter what my big sister is still there. And she's still has a good heart. When I do see her or even if I don't I'm still texting/calling her making sure she's alright, making sure she knows I'm here, it's does help. (to anyone reading this comment it really does help if you are in a similar situation) It was easier before, now she's 21 my parents don't have any legal right to help her really, besides very minor things. I can't trust my sister without thinking shes going to steal, or do something just to feed her drug habit. But I know I count on her being their for me, because she always has, just us being their for each other. Although it may sound silly.
Sorry for my extremely long rant, but I'm glad I came across you're post. It did help me, and it may have proven to me that I might be doing the right thing.
thanks dude xx
I found your blog while on a wandering trail through the internet. (I go on these meandering trips where I have about 10 tabs open and I'm pin-balling around between all of them researching and reading.) I recently finished an article in Rolling Stone about the dangers of solitary confinement, and watched a Nat Geo documentary on the same subject last night. They really got me thinking about the prison system (not exclusive to those in solitary) and how makes me angry, sad, and bewildered how prisoners are treated - it's almost like the qualities that makes one human are being squashed out. So I'm glad that sites like this exist to allow connection and dialogue. I've been reading through your entries and they've been making me laugh and think, so thank you for that!
I would like to write more, and I'll be happy to be an "Internet Fairy" for you! I'll work on a letter and send it off to you soon, as well as send you some envelopes and paper! We'll speak more soon!
The Quiet Ghost
I think the same is true for us all, whether we are in prison or not, we all want to know we have an important place in someone's life - that we would be missed if we were no longer here. Reading posts like yours always makes me consciously thankful and grateful for the contact I have with my family and friends. Thank you for reminding me how important they are :)
What it means is that she has transcribed your words into typed text. Transcriptions make your blogs more accessible to search engines, translators and visitors to the site, so it is possible more people will now read your words.
I hope you're feeling the love :)
Nicki
i love you and i want to let yoy know that i got your online letter today.
i don't know if i will get home before christmas, but i did start the paperwork yesterday, and my p.o. said if california will get right on that i could make it.
i talked to cella the other day and she is supposed to send pictures from thanksgiving. she said they didn't take alot because james was so sick, and we would be able to tell the differance in the pictures.
i will make copies and send them to you as soon as i get them.
i will end this for now by telling you once again that i miss you.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
YOUR BABY SISTER
LINDA
Could someone possess a little activism? or a little self-censorship? or are the two at different ends of a sliding scale. I guess I see us as opposite ends of the human spectrum in many ways, but with the same beliefs. Many of the things you do and say I greatly respect and in many ways, I wish I was more like you, but then I'm not an extremest by any means. And do I need to be to make any real difference?
You fascinate me Jeremy and I'm sure when you answer these questions I've posed to you, I'll probably just have more questions :)
I often comment on posts about how I like BtB for the way it shows us our similarities... but you are one person whose differences (to my nature), fascinate me.
Take care my friend.
Nicki