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This is excellent!

Hey I figured I would write this way since its easier and I know you will get it every time I think about you and your situation all the time and I don't think I'm as strong as you think I am. I can't keep up with writing you while trying to become a better mother and get us out of that neighborhood. I'm sorry but I will continue to check on you as a friend and be that person when you need to talk. I feel like you just telling me you love me because of where you are and you need stuff but don't be a stranger keep your head up stay out of trouble and when you get out don't look back

Hi Todd! Thank you so much for your response to my questions. I really loved your responses. Just to let you know I asked these questions for a psychology class that I am taking in college. I am doing research on human interactions and how a lack of intimate contact can change a persons personality and outlook on life. I am specifically looking at correction systems. I am glad I stumbled upon this blog website. This is going to give me a first hand perspective into the system through people like you. Your comment on missing the scent of a women and just their touch seems to be very consistent among men in prison. People seem to appreciate women much differently than before they were in prison. People also talked about being reserved when they get out of prison and also scared of women. Another thing men and women both talk about is they masturbate in prison to cope with the lack of intimacy. These are just a few things I wanted to share that I have found so far and I appreciate you helping add to this data. If you can think of anything else that might help with my research I would really appreciate it. I really like your blog posts and I hope you continue to write. I guess I have a few more questions to ask if you dont mind answering if not, no big deal. Does your state offer conjugal visits? if so do you see any difference in men who get them? if not do you think it would help or not? Do you have access to regular pornography magazines? Do prisons discourage masturbation or allow it openly? Do you think some men abstain from masturbation and show other forms of emotions to overcome these frustrations (like anger, depression)? Do men who have a significant others on the outside act any differently than men who dont have a significant other on the outside from your observations? That is all I can think of for now. If you dont feel like answering these questions dont feel obligated. I want you to be as comfortable as possible. I really appreciate anything you can answer. If you can think of anything else that might help let me know. Also let me know if there is anything I can do for you. Thank you again Alyssa :)

You already know the answer to that ? You will NEVER STOP learning. U have been learning since you were in your mama's womb, & you will continue to learn until the day you die. Maybe even AFTER that, knowing God the way I do now! And you can take that to the bank, so-to-sprak. Smile.

Damned that "auto-correct".

Once again I must say, "Dear" Matter, since I survived my two Ischemic Strokes ", I realized that love would eventually be my Saving Grace. Along with A LOT of therapy, physical, occupational, and even Speech, I found a love within myself, FINALLY. It had been there all along, bc it felt so good, and, so comfortable for a change. After a few years, I found myself back in Milwaukee, as a matter of fact, right down the street from a church. It was God's Almighty Ever -Loving Hand in my life that moved me closer to my Mom and Dad, &, like I said, "right down the street from a church. One A. M., I was sitting on my porch, someone from the church down the street put a sign, right on the corner, in front of my house, that read, "Church -All Ate Welcome. Come on Down." was/an arrow pointing down to my other corner. My housemate and I said to each other, "You wanna?" (LOL) I have since been Saved by the Love of Jesus Christ, & my life has NEVER felt more complete, so happy so very optimistic. I now look to the future with hope and excitement in my heart. This Overwhelming joy would not be there without Our Father God, & the sacrifice HE made for little old' lost, unhappy, anyone's downright depressed me.

Hello there, Mr. Marteze Antwon Harris #161543. It was a nice surprise for me today when I saw your name on a "blog". I CANNOT tell a lie, I have to say, @ first I thought, "what does that fool know about a damn 'blog'"? But then, I read a few lines and, VERY EASILY, recognized the VERY FAMILIAR words, the all-too-FAMILIAR, sentences of an old friend. As you have probably figured out by now, this is "C. L. G. Your old friend from Green Bay, Waupun,, & wherever else you "lived". I was there, as was "Z. S. B. ", & we BOTH R STILL angry about how we were treated. Friends Don't do each other like that, Mr. Harris. Have you learned that YET? Sincerely, "an old friend"

Hi Timothy, I am the Globe reporter who wrote to you fellow inmates about the water concerns at MCI-Norfolk. I would be eager to speak to you or them asap. I would appreciate if you could call me collect as soon as possible.

Thank you.

David Abel
Reporter
The Boston Globe
617-929-8511
dabel@globe.com

Hi David! Thanks for responding to my post. I will be using this information periodically over the next couple years as I write papers for my masters in phycology. I was taking a class on human interaction but I am now finished with this course. I am sure this information will still be useful in future classes so thank you! I really loved your responses and I am glad you responded so candidly and honestly. Now that you answered my questions I will be happy to answer yours. "Where am I from?" I am from central Florida and I am getting my masters in phycology from the college of central florida. "How do I deal with missing men?" I deal with missing men the same way that you deal with missing women :) by the way I am glad that you find time and a place to get rid of your "pressure" because that is healthy. A lot of men who I have blogged with on here in prison say they get punished if they were to be caught doing that and I think that is wrong. Is that the same with you? This is part of human nature and is healthy thing to do to remove stress. I know I have to do it occasionally too to not be stressed ;) What about porno magazines? Can you have fully nude magazines? Does any contraband of this sort happen to get into prison if so? I might look further into this topic in future classes. Sorry,lol I got distracted thinking about your "pressure". haha. Wish I could help ;) "What makes me tick...?" Wow that is a very inclusive question. I guess curiosity would be my overarching categorical answer for what makes me tick. I also just like to have a good time. We can definitely be future pen pals on here if you would like. I found some pen pal questions on a random website and we can start by answering them if you would like. Just so you know i'm super blunt and i'm not afraid to talk about taboo topics. haha.

What is the thing you would most like to begin?
What single word describes you?
What is the strongest craving you get?
What's the best hiding place you know?
What would you find hardest about being in prison?
What is the best place to touch, and to be touched?
Do you like or dislike sleeping in the nude? lol

Ask me anything. lol Try to send a picture with your next blog post.
Alyssa

Hello Donald. I read your blog posts and really enjoyed them. My name is Alyssa and I am asking a few people on the betweenthebars.org blogs some questions for my own research and was wondering if you would answer them if you felt like it. What are ways that some men deal with missing women in prison? Do you think men change not being around women? If so in what ways? How do you think this affects them when they are released? How do men deal with their "needs"? Do you think men become more reserved or dont know how to deal with a womens "touch" when released? ;) I just want to hear your input on this out of curiosity. Speak your mind. You don’t have to hold back. Nothing will offend me. Haha. I would love to maybe see a blog post about this too. Thank you. Hope to hear back soon:)

I would love to see you post more blogs often as well!