Dear Reader,
Hey. I hope your doing well!
I have further news on the issue I had with that guard in January. To recap, he slammed me up against the bars. I grieved it before it could escalate any further. (It's not like he'd give me a head up fade (fight)) I was in full restraints. That's ankle shackles, handcuffs hooked to a waist chain, and a black box between the wrists to restrict movement even more. I lost that grievance. The higher ranks said I didn't have enough evidence to prove my claim... how is an inmate supposed to get evidence in a prison with blindspots? He came back and began telling people I snitched. The other prisoners knew better than to believe this. But had he succeeded and the fellas around here not had the respect for me that they do... I might not be here anymore. You know what happens to snitches... So, I grieved that once again, not enough evidence. Now, he's been gone on special review (I think) until last Sunday (4-26-2020). On the last round he walks by, made a humph sound. Childish. Obviously I don't respond. I keep writing. About 15 minutes later I hear a rough index in here so it struck me as odd. I move on... several minutes later I take a drink from my cup of water, which is sitting on my sink underneath/in front of my exhaust vent. And the taste of chemicals explodes in my mouth and when I inhale it's the scent I'd just smelled moments before. Windex. This prick sprayed index (or glass cleaner type of chemical) through my vent and into my cup of water. I only took a swig so I'm fine. Just a bit of lightheadedness for a couple of days is all. So I thought about what to do. And, well, I've no evidence to prove it happened. But still, I grieved it. So it's now under investigation. But you already know what's going to happen... grievance denied due to no evidence. What what I tell ya. And then he'll come back, cockier than before for beating another investigation and will probably make another attempt to poison me... I don't know how the higher ups think this will end, but it's not only dogs that come out biting when they're backed into corners and their lives are threatened. I'll keep you posted.

I hope your healthy and the isolation isn't too much for you. If it is, try a new hobby- or- get fit!! Or fitter! That's always a great way to kick time and it'll improve your mental health immediately! Take care! Until next time.

Yours Truly,
Doug