I've sometimes felt like "damaged goods" because of past things that have happened to me and I've done. I know many people who feel that way too - even if they're not in prison.
Being in prison and having to suppress emotions is an awful bind to be in.
If you're not finding the connections you're hoping for, it could be because these people also feel damaged and unworthy, and are not ready to connect in an honest way.
It could also be because we're raised with different ways of communicating, and sometimes we misunderstand each other simply because of that.
I believe that you, just like every other human being, is worthy of connection and belonging.
Yeah, I guess the most important thing is to do what feels like it has the most integrity to you - whether it's taking action or not taking action, or which action you take, but to actively choose it and not let your impulses choose it for you - not that everyone must take the same route in the same situation. Thanks for sharing your perspective, it helps open things up!
Thanks for writing! I finished the transcription for your post. Good luck with your release, I hope you settle back into the outside world quickly I would imagine it will be quite a shock. Best of luck.
Thanks for writing! I finished the transcription for your post. There are many things wrong with the prison system in the UK but I am glad that what you have described doesn't happen here. I hope it changes in America soon because the point of prison isn't too make money it is to reform offenders.
RSS
I've sometimes felt like "damaged goods" because of past things that have happened to me and I've done. I know many people who feel that way too - even if they're not in prison.
Being in prison and having to suppress emotions is an awful bind to be in.
If you're not finding the connections you're hoping for, it could be because these people also feel damaged and unworthy, and are not ready to connect in an honest way.
It could also be because we're raised with different ways of communicating, and sometimes we misunderstand each other simply because of that.
I believe that you, just like every other human being, is worthy of connection and belonging.
Best,
Susan
I wish you the best of luck with your hearing. Please let us know how it goes.
Rona