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Personally I want to thank the forum for introducing this section. Your support helps us through the 'knock' - journey up to sentence, dealing with that and now the aftermath.
My son has been in prison for nearly 5 years and to be honest I was beginning to think I was 'growing' out of my forum use.
I often have questions about the system and hopefully this section could hold the answers and continue to support me.
Thanks again LFF x
My son has been in prison for nearly 5 years and to be honest I was beginning to think I was 'growing' out of my forum use.
I often have questions about the system and hopefully this section could hold the answers and continue to support me.
Thanks again LFF x
I agree Smile, I also think this category will be very useful for those of us on the other side of sentencing.
It is great to see this section we are past sentencing some days I feel I shouldn't be on here any more but it was such a support I am not ready to let my safety blanket go yet
I totally agree and am so grateful for your experience and wisdom, Smile, Ocean and Inturmoil. Xx
This feels like the right section for me too. My husband is past sentencing and currently serving the custodial portion of his sentence. I hope this section can provide us all with some hope for the future.
I sometimes feel so sad for people that face prison and all the terrors they hold - perhaps based on TV dramas etc.
I haven't physically seen my son during his sentence but we speak regularly and I know he can put on a brave face as he knows how much I worry about him.
Hes done so well with a long sentence that's flew by - I feel custody has made a man out of him, pointing out its not a bed of roses BUT It took him away from family so we've all been forced to readjust. He faced his crime throughout head on and gained confidence, hopefully ready to face the massive challenge of life outside, which I truly hope he'll get support with.
He tells me (?) he's never felt threatened with intimidation and the staff are ok, you behave and they will treat you well...... yes you air grievances but kicking off is pointless..... I pray this continues as it sounds he's on the cusp of another move.
Suppose I just want to say - it is far from an ideal situation but honest not the end of the world and you just adjust, cope and move forward as best you can......
I haven't physically seen my son during his sentence but we speak regularly and I know he can put on a brave face as he knows how much I worry about him.
Hes done so well with a long sentence that's flew by - I feel custody has made a man out of him, pointing out its not a bed of roses BUT It took him away from family so we've all been forced to readjust. He faced his crime throughout head on and gained confidence, hopefully ready to face the massive challenge of life outside, which I truly hope he'll get support with.
He tells me (?) he's never felt threatened with intimidation and the staff are ok, you behave and they will treat you well...... yes you air grievances but kicking off is pointless..... I pray this continues as it sounds he's on the cusp of another move.
Suppose I just want to say - it is far from an ideal situation but honest not the end of the world and you just adjust, cope and move forward as best you can......