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Beautiful letter. I agree there is so much more to people then judgements people make. It is important for people to realize the importance of listening to one another and learning about each other. We may not always be what we appear on the outside. Judgements and stereotypes are a problem in todays society. Than you for writing and please continue to do so! Good luck.
Thanks for writing! I finished the transcription for your post.
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
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Beautiful letter. I agree there is so much more to people then judgements people make. It is important for people to realize the importance of listening to one another and learning about each other. We may not always be what we appear on the outside. Judgements and stereotypes are a problem in todays society. Than you for writing and please continue to do so! Good luck.
Elana
I'm glad you have found some comfort in religion. Hope everything goes okay for you. Good luck.
Elana
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