Thanks for writing your blog post regarding phone justice for prisoners. I finished the transcription for your Phone Justice post. It was very well written. Keep up the good work with your education and being supportive to your daughter. - Susan
I read your posting and I'm so happy you have so much respect for what your mother has been through.
She is a great inspiration for you!
I don't know your circumstances, nor do I need to....I just hope you follow her lead if thats what you need to do. She sounds like an awesome mother, therefore, I'm sure you are an awesome son.
We all make mistakes, we just have to learn from them. Try to keep a positive attitude! I know it's not easy, but it's doable no matter where you are. Just think of some of our prisoners of war and how they sustained in order to come home.
I'm saying keep positive, because I practice it myself. Life hasn't always been easy for me but we have to find a way to move forward, even when it seems impossible. Staying positive absolutely allows you a better life!
You are "right on" with your belief of how we can make changes in the prison system.
We need to help people to understand why these people are in prison first of all, then help them to realize that currently we are not doing anyone any good by housing them without the help and understanding they need to be a changed person when they are released.
Most of us (yes even the people that aren't incarcerated)need love, support and/or guidance in life. Many have grown up without that guidance, love and/or support. It's not easy for some to be "alone", in this world. Many might say: "well I did it", but I don't believe they are being 100% true to themselves, if they think they did it without the influence of others. In some way or another someone or something (could be a stranger that said or did something that influenced them in a way they don't even realize) may have helped them.
I hope that the people that have commented can help get the word out so something can be done to get the ball rolling for a better prison system.
I also have to agree that the media should be showing the public the success stories of people that where incarcerated, and are now an important part of society. We need lots more of that.....they are out there!!!
I also think that "talking with people that are incarcerated" regarding their childhood up to and including adulthood might help to better understand their needs. They all need to feel better about themselves so they can become a more positive & happy person.
As you already know, I believe in a positive attitude. It takes a lot of work to obtain it because there are more negative people in the world than positive, but it's not impossible. Once you start to live a more positive life, life automatically changes for the better....no matter where you are. You have to find a positive in every negative situation...it's there!!
Well, I didn't mean to go on and on about this, but I am very passionate about this subject! I hope that something can be done. I know that some states do provide education for in-mates. Maybe we need to know how they are doing it.
Let me know if I can be of any assistance in getting the word out there.
Take care! Hang in there, you are doing an awesome job!!! Stay positive....it's the only way.
Thanks for writing! I finished the transcription for your post.
I know how you feel about the lack of response rate to your posts. I write a few bits and pieces which float around on the internet, and I am honestly *this* close to just all-out begging for people's comments.
I'm glad you feel writing is worth it, though, because Behind the Bars is really an incredible site (and I should know, I've been here for... about five mintues?).
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I read your posting and I'm so happy you have so much respect for what your mother has been through.
She is a great inspiration for you!
I don't know your circumstances, nor do I need to....I just hope you follow her lead if thats what you need to do. She sounds like an awesome mother, therefore, I'm sure you are an awesome son.
We all make mistakes, we just have to learn from them. Try to keep a positive attitude! I know it's not easy, but it's doable no matter where you are. Just think of some of our prisoners of war and how they sustained in order to come home.
I'm saying keep positive, because I practice it myself. Life hasn't always been easy for me but we have to find a way to move forward, even when it seems impossible. Staying positive absolutely allows you a better life!
Take care of yourself!
Best wishes,
Carol
You are "right on" with your belief of how we can make changes in the prison system.
We need to help people to understand why these people are in prison first of all, then help them to realize that currently we are not doing anyone any good by housing them without the help and understanding they need to be a changed person when they are released.
Most of us (yes even the people that aren't incarcerated)need love, support and/or guidance in life. Many have grown up without that guidance, love and/or support. It's not easy for some to be "alone", in this world. Many might say: "well I did it", but I don't believe they are being 100% true to themselves, if they think they did it without the influence of others. In some way or another someone or something (could be a stranger that said or did something that influenced them in a way they don't even realize) may have helped them.
I hope that the people that have commented can help get the word out so something can be done to get the ball rolling for a better prison system.
I also have to agree that the media should be showing the public the success stories of people that where incarcerated, and are now an important part of society. We need lots more of that.....they are out there!!!
I also think that "talking with people that are incarcerated" regarding their childhood up to and including adulthood might help to better understand their needs. They all need to feel better about themselves so they can become a more positive & happy person.
As you already know, I believe in a positive attitude. It takes a lot of work to obtain it because there are more negative people in the world than positive, but it's not impossible. Once you start to live a more positive life, life automatically changes for the better....no matter where you are. You have to find a positive in every negative situation...it's there!!
Well, I didn't mean to go on and on about this, but I am very passionate about this subject! I hope that something can be done. I know that some states do provide education for in-mates. Maybe we need to know how they are doing it.
Let me know if I can be of any assistance in getting the word out there.
Take care! Hang in there, you are doing an awesome job!!! Stay positive....it's the only way.
Carol
I haven't really got anything insightful to say. Erm... well... I hope you get well soon, and that Mister Cute-Yet-Tortured gets some sort of better.
And I really envy your weather. I'm in Britain, and the weather's being all stereotypically rainy at the moment. *dramatic sigh*
I know how you feel about the lack of response rate to your posts. I write a few bits and pieces which float around on the internet, and I am honestly *this* close to just all-out begging for people's comments.
I'm glad you feel writing is worth it, though, because Behind the Bars is really an incredible site (and I should know, I've been here for... about five mintues?).