Between the Bars: Comments on 'Is It Possible To Have A Worthwhile Life In Prison'https://betweenthebars.org/posts/commentfeed/261812020-03-25T17:00:03ZComment2020-03-25T17:00:03ZDymitri Haraszewski/people/show/1660tag:betweenthebars.org,2020-03-25:/posts/26181/is-it-possible-to-have-a-worthwhile-life-in-prison/comments
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Comment2020-02-13T07:09:48Zgay4abolition/people/show/30867tag:betweenthebars.org,2020-02-13:/posts/26181/is-it-possible-to-have-a-worthwhile-life-in-prison/comments
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2/13/20: Wow, I'm reading through a bunch of your posts and I just want to thank you for putting all of this out there. This is D--- from the study group. I'll say, around counseling, while I think it is beneficial, necessary even for humans to have someone to talk to, counseling (or therapy) can seem benignly positive but have some really deep-seated issues around controlling others behaviors and thought processes. And working in an environment like a prison will rub off on you - you have to be vigilant to keep yourself from adopting that mentality, even if you think you never would. Like, I am a counselor in a residential mental health program that is voluntary. It is a very different experience than being locked up and overall I think it is a good thing this kind of program exists. But, just cuz it's voluntary doesn't mean people aren't coerced into being there - most residents are otherwise homeless, and they rely on "doing well" in our program in order to move on to other residential treatment & eventually, hopefully, long-term housing. Much like in prison, doing "well" in interactions with counselors and in groups is a way to increase your chances of eventual freedom or stability. Often clients learn to recite exactly what staff wants to hear ("I'm working really hard to maintain sobriety," "I'm developing coping skills so I don't engage in self-destructive behaviors in the future") and it becomes hard to tell to what degree someone believes this for themselves or is just going through the motions for the sake of their own future. And at the same time, some of those resources & conversations are actually beneficial (tho they never systemic oppression that create our trauma in the first place). But the inherent power dynamic, when someone has all this control over someone's fundamental life circumstances, taints the whole relationship. It requires a very critical engagement on the part of the "professional" to not enforce one's beliefs or goals, or those of the institution for which one works, onto those you're working with. And on the part of the "counseled" party, it can be very hard to disentangle what you actually want & believe from what you are being told by someone in a position of authority who positions themself (and probably believes themself to be) working in your own best interest. I've been on the patient side, and am now on the other, and...it's weird. I can say that most people I work with do not think about this critically at all, and the problem gets worse the more degrees & power someone has...sorry your psych is an asshole who diminishes the very real trauma you and other prisoners experience - & also, it doesn't surprise me in the least. Their job is individualizing these problems and encouraging people to adjust to fucked up circumstances rather than removing the fucked up circumstances from the hellscape world we live in. (and yet, many of us need them, to get us through the day-to-day.) So much to think about here, thx
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Comment2018-10-18T22:14:28ZDymitri Haraszewski/people/show/1660tag:betweenthebars.org,2018-10-18:/posts/26181/is-it-possible-to-have-a-worthwhile-life-in-prison/comments
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Comment2018-08-14T23:44:20ZKylajohnson_81/people/show/20800tag:betweenthebars.org,2018-08-14:/posts/26181/is-it-possible-to-have-a-worthwhile-life-in-prison/comments
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Hello dymitri l, its kyla. Thank you for writing me again, i appreciate you for taking the time to write to me. I'm sorry you were having a rough time with your counsler. But i hope it gets better. I hope your at least trying to stay positive in light of being locked away. It must be hard but the least you can do is try. But what helps calm you down when your mad? Have you learned how to cope or is that something you never get used to? I hope they aren't touchy questions but i think everyone finds a way to calm themselves down because sometimes all we have is ourselves. But i hope you know whenever your having a bad day and you need to vent you can talk to me about it, i know it'll take some time for me to get it but at least you'll have some what of a cleared mind. I hope to hear from you soon. Stay positive and keep me up to date on how you are
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Hello its kyla again, i really do appreciate your advice. I know wanting to work in a prison spunds like alot. But like you said you guys need to escape or have someone to talk to espically in prison. And i really don't have a fascination to work in a prison . One day i was just thinking of what i wanted to do with my life . One I like to help people and 2 I was thinking of where i could reslly help someone . I would say my fascination is to always help someone no matter what it is. Some may say its a default. But me personally i know that i need someone to vent to or to fill the void of despair. I live in Arizona and the prisons here are very private and secluded. It's hard to get in contact with the inmates because here they Arizona department of corrections is very strict on rehabilitation. But thank you for taking the time to give me your insight. And i had asked you for advice because if i work in a prison and help counsel then i figured the best kind of advice would be from someone who's in prison. I hope to hear from you soon
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Appalling spelling in AM. Apologies
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I guess no matter where we are in the universe we do what we are; therefore you write. Do remember the little prince? It's the time you spend on your rose that makes it so important to you. Because you are the only rose in your garden, you must slend all your care on yourself. Cultivate yourself. Spend your thoughts becoming the most true and essential Dymitri you can be. I read some of your writings last night. For some reason the stayed with me. You were born to write and communicate. Challenge yourself and the doing is the reward. Hope to read more----lp
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hello dymitri, my name is kyla. ive been thinking about being a prison counsler, and i have been wanting a prisoners point of view of what it takes to be a good one. i always love helping my friends out and they think i would be a good counsler. they often say that im a easy person to talk to. if you wouldnt mind i would like if you could take some time and give me advice on what kind of stuff could help me change peoples lives. like if i was your counsler what approach could i use to help you ease tention or release your stress. i hope you have a good day, hope to hear from you soon!
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Comment2018-04-29T15:32:46ZBen_Lavry/people/show/20203tag:betweenthebars.org,2018-04-29:/posts/26181/is-it-possible-to-have-a-worthwhile-life-in-prison/comments
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Hi Dymitry,<br /><br />This is Ben Lavry. I am writing to let you know that I have discovered this wonderful resource. I had already read your essay submitted to Social Garbage. I will read it again as well as your other posts as time permits.<br /><br />I recently received your latest letter and will respond to it soon.<br /><br />Ben
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