I am following the steps you outline in this article concerning, "what can I do?" This is a disgusting greedy money grab and after the money is so heavily taxed the state sells commissary goods overpriced, and provides substandard necessities to those who cannot pay for the overpriced goods. The burden falls squarely on family and friends of the incarcerated, and of course on those guys and gals who desperately need the necessities sold as exorbitant prices. Regulation of the entire industry is called for. All states participate in this travesty by way of monopoly and by kickbacks through contract conditions. My heart goes out to all those who suffer from the greed of corrupt America and the greed of county, state, and federal authorities and staff. Thank you for this article when properly considered, will lead the compassionate reader to outrage, and in hope, to action as outlined in the article.
I read the Pĕna post about solitary. I have a loved one inside. I'm looking for books to educate myself for when he is released. He is doing a 25 year set, and 10 of that was in the SHU @ADX of which he doesn't speak much of. I believe SHU does not have a place amd should be abolished. I thank you for your insight. I just want to educate myself as much as possible.
My love - I’m writing here, knowing you’ll never receive it - this morning you went home to our Lord. No more pain, no more suffering - no more bars. You’re free again - and I know you’re waiting for me. Tonight I know you’ll be here with me - finally - and we’ll never be apart again. Teddy sent me a message - thanking me for ‘loving his brother’. Funny - there was never a choice, was there? 60 years this summer - and no matter what, we always shared that love. If only we’d been wiser - more able to understand the paths we should have taken. We are indeed the products of our environments - and, as such, we had many hardships to work through. I am only thankful that we found one another again - and, that even though we were physically apart, we had our love to sustain us. I talked to Cella - she thought she’d have a chance to see you once you were moved to Vacaville - it just wasn’t meant to be. I reminded her that at least she’d made her peace with you - and that you knew she loved you. I also talked to Mel and to Theresa - give comfort to Theresa, please… I love you - now and forever…always and all ways….
To the transcribers - there’s no need to print nor send this letter - there’s no postal service where he is now. Thank you for all the messages you’ve passed back and forth over the years
Thanks for writing! I finished the transcription for your post. Is this something you've been working toward for a long time? It seems like you have a kind heart and want to help those around you, which is very admirable. Again, I appreciate your posts, and will definitely be looking through and transcribing more of them!
Thanks for writing! I worked on the transcription for your post. It was very interesting, getting to read what you stand for, and what transpired in your situation. I'll definitely look through some of your other posts, and help transcribe those as well!
Hey Jason, it’s Erica! I will write as soon as I get a chance. It’s been a long time since we talked. Think of you often.. I’m not sure if you’ve heard… but my mother passed away 7.14.15.. it’s been a very rough couple years. But I know she loved you and cared for you a lot. I always thought of writing you and telling you but I was honestly waiting until your release date. I’m sorry I didn’t reach out sooner. She passed in her sleep, pretty sure from sleep apnea. Taking the dosage of Vicodin she took didn’t help either. I was with her talking and laughing at 2am, woke up at 6am to alysha telling me moms not waking up.. it was very tragic and heartbreaking. Still to this day I feel that pain.. my mom loved you, and only wanted good things for you. So I hope that gives you some kind of comfort.. I’ll find some time and send you a letter. Stay safe and out of trouble.
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I am following the steps you outline in this article concerning, "what can I do?" This is a disgusting greedy money grab and after the money is so heavily taxed the state sells commissary goods overpriced, and provides substandard necessities to those who cannot pay for the overpriced goods. The burden falls squarely on family and friends of the incarcerated, and of course on those guys and gals who desperately need the necessities sold as exorbitant prices. Regulation of the entire industry is called for. All states participate in this travesty by way of monopoly and by kickbacks through contract conditions. My heart goes out to all those who suffer from the greed of corrupt America and the greed of county, state, and federal authorities and staff. Thank you for this article when properly considered, will lead the compassionate reader to outrage, and in hope, to action as outlined in the article.
I remain, John
March 2, 2022
I’m writing here, knowing you’ll never receive it - this morning you went home to our Lord. No more pain, no more suffering - no more bars. You’re free again - and I know you’re waiting for me. Tonight I know you’ll be here with me - finally - and we’ll never be apart again.
Teddy sent me a message - thanking me for ‘loving his brother’. Funny - there was never a choice, was there? 60 years this summer - and no matter what, we always shared that love. If only we’d been wiser - more able to understand the paths we should have taken.
We are indeed the products of our environments - and, as such, we had many hardships to work through. I am only thankful that we found one another again - and, that even though we were physically apart, we had our love to sustain us.
I talked to Cella - she thought she’d have a chance to see you once you were moved to Vacaville - it just wasn’t meant to be. I reminded her that at least she’d made her peace with you - and that you knew she loved you. I also talked to Mel and to Theresa - give comfort to Theresa, please…
I love you - now and forever…always and all ways….
To the transcribers - there’s no need to print nor send this letter - there’s no postal service where he is now. Thank you for all the messages you’ve passed back and forth over the years