I agree. My son did not tell me that he was not a heterosexual until he was an adult. Long after the time when I would have assured him that it did not matter because he was well loved and would never be abandoned for it. Maybe being locked into a prison is a very bad reason for almost completely abandoning the young man. I just hope the man can realize that family really does love him and that it is a short coming on their own part to go months and months without letters or cards. I would not be able to say it long enough or loud enough if I thought my love was not understood as a crater that would like to close around the man and provide warmth and support until the end of time. I am certainly that crater wanting to be able to do something that is not allowed. My visits have been denied for years now and books that I purchased for my son have been returned. It is difficult to understand why I am punished as well as my son by preventing any kind of contact even through glass. The government always has to have their nose in our business and they should be ashamed for keeping a mother from a child no matter how old he is. The mother will not live forever but will have to continue to live alone until death takes over. I miss J so much it physically hurts my heart.
This is a nice post. I live in Oklahoma and came across this and thought I would post something. Writing letters has not been something I like doing so I send letters rarely. I have purchased cards such as birthday for my son who had a birthday on Feb 6 when he turned 26 years old. My son is not able to be home with me. It is a hardship that is way beyond what I can fathom as a fair and just world. He got into trouble a few years ago and has been transferred all over the place while in federal prison. This was such a wonderful place to be able to leave a message for someone who is in need of some care and attention. I am sure your family - mother especially - would like to be there every day. I know from my experience that it is difficult to get through each and every day and to maintain any kind of relationships with members of your family when there are so many years left before a son can be seen by his mother. I hope you can write to your family very often. I know they miss the letters when they do not arrive in the mailbox. Take care. dp
Dave, I see people negatively affected by PTSD on a frequent basis; most of them blame their injury for everything. It is very unique and honorable that you take responsibility for your actions. Having said that, anyone who does not think PTSD can make a good person do untypical things is naïve and uninformed. I applaud your perseverance, and it is my hope and prayer that the authorities recognize your faithful service to our nation, that they research PTSD, and they reduce your sentence to parole.
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Hey Joe, Enjoy reading your blogs. I agree with what your Mom said in her reply. God is so good and He loves us so much. Thank you for sharing the good news of Jesus. I love you and hope to see you soon. Aunt Judy
there doing good yash i havnt heard from in awile but last time i checked he was realy good. destiny i still talk to on the phone she also doing good she just misses home alot from time to time. it seems she is trying to get better. i think she wants to live with me when i get on my feet. as for david he hates it where hes at right now. he keeps geting in fights an feels lonely. i always write him though giveing him my words of wisdom. an as for me things are looking up im slowly geting on my feet i told my staff sargeant that i cant leave for the marines just yet.... i feel like god is telling me to stay an help my son an old lady. its hard to be a father when you havnt had alot of father figure most of what i remember out of a dad was mamas shitty boyfriends. but its aight im just being me an he loves it. i do talk to mama so ill ask i could not find a way to send or post pictures. again my parents approval idk what it would be so i would have to mail it from a friends house. thank you for the happy birthday. love your son will
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AND WHY HAVEN'T YOU CALLED???????!!
LOVE YOU TONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I see people negatively affected by PTSD on a frequent basis; most of them blame their injury for everything. It is very unique and honorable that you take responsibility for your actions. Having said that, anyone who does not think PTSD can make a good person do untypical things is naïve and uninformed. I applaud your perseverance, and it is my hope and prayer that the authorities recognize your faithful service to our nation, that they research PTSD, and they reduce your sentence to parole.
Semper Fi!
Sam
Thank you for taking the time to write down your thoughts and feeling able to share them with the world. I read them thoroughly whilst transcribing your words and am glad that I can play a small role in showing them to the world. Best wishes to you.
Love you Aunt Judy
Great to hear that you get so much benefit from writing down your thoughts. It is really interesting to read them whilst transcribing them to share them with others.
Best wishes