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I hope that everything turns out okay for you. It means a lot to hear how bad the conditions are and how agressive people can be. It is all horrible. I hope it gets better and keep writing because this is how people will know the truth. Good luck.
This blog post was featured in a 'Voices from Solitary' post on Solitary Watch (http://solitarywatch.com/2013/05/25/voices-from-solitary-your-imagination-but-my-reality/).
The following comments come from Solitary Watch readers:
"Another breakdown in the system that makes this scenario even harder to imagine, is there are instances that people can be locked in solitary for years, and then just released back into society. After living in such extreme conditions can one really function in society again? Dr. Grassian believes the extreme conditions create a distinct mental disorder."
"There are those who might believe that this guy is locked up in solitary confinement for a reason, and that he’s probably had ample opportunity to be released into the general population, yet always ends up back in solitary. One all too common practice corrections tends to do, is to release a prisoner back into the population for one day, and round him back up again. Staff gets to say that he was released, yet did something to warrant being thrown back into isolation again, for the good order of the institution. It’s a barbaric practice, as is the prison system on the whole, and is a form of torture that is commonly used in every prison everywhere in North America."
Dear Troy! Thanks for sharing your experiences. I would like to send you some positive energy by giving you a comment. I know from a friend of mine who is in solitary, how hard this is and how much every single sign from the outside coming into these walls means. I read all your posts on this site. They are very touching and well written. Keep on writing! and Keep being strong! I wish you all the best. Kat
I do believe it is not an excuse, it's what was happening to you at the time. I forgive you, and one day, hopefully, we can have the father daughter relationship I have so desperately wanted. We did have a normal childhood, surrounded by ones we love, the whole Stoecker family.:) My fondest, and most wonderful memories are in the Cabrillo mobile home.Grandma Judy in her mumu sitting in that one specific spot,watching her shows,smoking her cigs and doing her crosswords. Grandpa Roland sipping on a beer, smoking his cigs in his specific place, by the front door..while all of us kids ran a muck around the park.:) I do feel comfortable, you're not some monster, you're my father..Your blood runs threw my veins. Misty did one hell of a good job raising us,if I do say so myself. She entilted us to always be honest, forthcoming and to speak our mind. Well, how do I begin..My favorite color is hot pink, my favorite type of books are mystery/crime; My favorite author is Stephen King..amazing books!We currently live in Arizona, and have been on and off again since 2005. I graduate from High school in October, and then going to Golden West College, in California, to become a Marine Biologist..My life long goal,seeing as I grew up on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and I would like to learn more about the ocean. :) I have a boyfriend,Aurto. Casey is getting his GED the first of June. Your son also has a girlfriend, he has been with her now going on three years. Oh, and Misty is 8 months pregnant with twin boys, exciting!! :) I would like to come, if possible sometime, to see you in person. Well, that's enough babbling; hope to hear from you soon, I love you.
Thanks for writing! I finished the transcription for your post.
I found the slut-shaming that went on during Amanda Knox's trial both disgusting and disturbing. What relevance does her enjoying sex have to whether or not she killed her roommate?
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I hope that everything turns out okay for you. It means a lot to hear how bad the conditions are and how agressive people can be. It is all horrible. I hope it gets better and keep writing because this is how people will know the truth. Good luck.
Elana
Very well written letter!!
I loved the poem, it was so heartfelt and I could feel your pain.
The following comments come from Solitary Watch readers:
"Another breakdown in the system that makes this scenario even harder to imagine, is there are instances that people can be locked in solitary for years, and then just released back into society. After living in such extreme conditions can one really function in society again? Dr. Grassian believes the extreme conditions create a distinct mental disorder."
"There are those who might believe that this guy is locked up in solitary confinement for a reason, and that he’s probably had ample opportunity to be released into the general population, yet always ends up back in solitary. One all too common practice corrections tends to do, is to release a prisoner back into the population for one day, and round him back up again. Staff gets to say that he was released, yet did something to warrant being thrown back into isolation again, for the good order of the institution. It’s a barbaric practice, as is the prison system on the whole, and is a form of torture that is commonly used in every prison everywhere in North America."
I read all your posts on this site. They are very touching and well written. Keep on writing! and
Keep being strong! I wish you all the best.
Kat
Well, that's enough babbling; hope to hear from you soon, I love you.
I found the slut-shaming that went on during Amanda Knox's trial both disgusting and disturbing. What relevance does her enjoying sex have to whether or not she killed her roommate?