I WAS WONDERING HOW MANY MEMBERS THERE IS IN ALABAMA,IT SEEMS AS THOUGH I DONT SEE TO MANY POST FROM PEOPLE HERE IN ALABAMA

I'm an Alabama member!

I'm also an Alabama member!

with deep regrets...I too am in Alabama

with deep regrets...I too am in Alabama
I know we have a unfair system and women are still paid not equail to men are state is still back in the old times but why so regretful

Pam, over the pass few years Kenny and I have from time to time talked about leaving Alabama for many reasons. The main reason being his case and all the people in our area that "knows" and after the stubid stunt the PB pulled monday I really ready to leave here. But its not only the prison system, its the goverment here, the school system,, heck it's even down to the trash pick up......the only thing here that i would miss would be my folks....

DJ

I'm a Alabama member

Alabama member here!

Even though I don't live in Alabama and my husband is no longer in prison, I still consider myself an Alabama member. The "Alabama experience" has forever changed my life. Sad, but true!

I don't live in Alabama but my significant other has been incarcerated in Alabama prisons since 1990, it is the only prison system I directly deal with.

I am currently living in Alabama but I am not from here -- and I plan on leaving as soon as me and my hunny can! ;)

I WAS WONDERING HOW MANY MEMBERS THERE IS IN ALABAMA,IT SEEMS AS THOUGH I DONT SEE TO MANY POST FROM PEOPLE HERE IN ALABAMAbama girl here/

Hi Everyone

I am new here...and I also live in Alabama. (central)
Dixee

Hi , I love Alabama! New to this site. Daughter is in county but will probably end up in prison . I am trying to learn and find out what to expect. Blosoni

Hi , I love Alabama! BlosoniHi Blosoni, I don't love Alabama itself but I sure do love a few people who are IN Alabama. (or have a loved one in Alabama) :p My husband is the one I've been loving the longest (27 years) but some of the awesome women I've met on here have given me even more reasons to travel there from Wisconsin. And many of them showed me an amazing amount of love when I was there a couple weeks ago. (You know who you are). It is the love and care (pardon the pun) we have for one another that makes it easier to have a loved one in prison. It doesn't make it easy, but it does make it easier.

Care

I am from Alabama as well.

GSPack~GrannySixPack is Alabamaian transplanted from Florida via Washington State hence the other nickname and proud to wear it (not for the judicial system please, but the vistas and lakes and streams):

Alabama Granny

Hi, I am also from Alabama, I am knew to this site.I ma one end of Alabama and my husband is at the other end
Jamie

I lived in alabama for 20 years. my husband was a guest of the state for 10 years and 7 months. even though he's home now & doing wonderful, my heart will alway's belong to this alabama forum and the many people I've come to know and love dearly.
sue

I am also a member of Alabama.

I , too, am in Alabama

I am an Alabama member also.

Alabama member here, hubby at Donaldson Correctional Facility

I'm in Alambama with a son at Ventress.
Linda

Bama here. I have not been around on here for a while due to so much going on. Hopefully things are going to one day get on an even keel. It sure feels good to be back reading and posting. :-)

Hi! I'm from Bay Minette, Alabama, but currently in school in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

I am new here, and I also live in AL. My friend is at St. Clair

I am an Alabama member and my husband is at St. Clair Correctional Facility!!!

I have been reading the post's for several months now trying to get an idea of what to expect while my boyfriend is in prison. I am new to all of this. My boyfriend is at Limestone and so far I have had 3 visits with him and each one has gone very well. The CO's are fairly laid back and easy going. This helps a lot especially in the beginning when one does not know what to expect.

Jrobjr, welcome aboard, i'm glad you've decided to join in on the fun. This is a great place for support, info etc, but then if you've been reading along you already know that...take care and if we can be of any help to you and yours lets us knowl

denise

I am new member, I look here everyday for information and I want to say that Im so thankful for this forum.Ive talked to a couple of gals on here that just made me feel so much better simply because I'm not alone in this horrible situation. Thank you Kay and Linda and danielle, its wonderful to have support because they just forget, or dont think about us mothers, wives, kids are just as inprisoned as they are.

I'm new to this site. I'm in Oregon and my 74 year old father is in Fountain CF in Atmore. I'm looking for info about what happened and what I will expect. He was sentenced to 110 years for rape and sodomy of a 6 year old girl. He affirms he is innocent. I'm so confused....

dzy

dzydeb, welcome to pto...you'll find loads of support and info here in alabama forum and also in our "loving a sex offender forum' which is located at

http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=101

again welcome

DeniseJ

Hey All! I'm an Alabama member! Born in Blount Co, raised in St.Clair Co, and right back to where I was born, Blount Co.Ain't life GRAND!!!! My husband will soon be a member. He has been home since March,2005 and is doing GREAT!! I have a cousin in St.Clair so I still have a connection with the dreaded Alabama DOC. I really appreciate all the support you recieve here, not to mention the prayer, that is always welcome.

God Bless!
J:thumbsup:

I was born,raised,live in Marion County In Alabama. I call my area I live at
the forgotten place in marion county for it takes so long to get any help
from our sheriff department. Mother 1952

I am here! I'm originally from North Alabama, but just recently moved to Lee County.

I'm one of the ol' bama girls myself.EdezGal your not far from me I'm in Coosa county myself.

I am here! I'm originally from North Alabama, but just recently moved to Lee County.


welcome...

I'm an Alabama member!

Hi, also a resident of Alabama. Hello everyone.

I am also from alabama. My dad will be in prison 20 years in November, he's at St. Clair

hi, i'm in albertville,alabama.my son is in bibb co., since feb. i can see him growing up right before my eyes, but i am sooo ready for him to come home

Sorry Gals, But I am back after being MIA for a month. Puter broke down and all those summer things going on its taken me this long to catch up.! Not to mention my commitment to my Prison Ministry Kairos Outside to which I was given the Agape Council Position for this year. This mean I must email and then organize colored sheilds and send them outby mail or internet if possible and our own state sheild to Kairos Outside Weekends that are being held world wide.

G"Ten"Pack/Alabama Granny

Unfortunately, I am an Alabama member.

(I say unfortunately because, if my uncle were not there, I wouldn't be a member of this forum) It saddens me very deeply that he's inside, and I wish for nothing more than to see the day he steps foot out..

I am here! I'm originally from North Alabama, but just recently moved to Lee County.

I'm from Lee county, as well.

I'm and Alabama and a member of the Heart of Dixie Club. A good many of "us" meet there. It feels so good to know some of us are here to comfort each other.

I am an Alabama member.

alabama member

I am new!

welcome to the alabama forum juicy

thank you

Im from Alabama, Baldwin County born and raised

Hi all,
I am a neiwbie as of today, aug 17, 06. I have been a volunteer with local and state facilities for the last 33 years. I feel like most of the inmates grandma. My husband works with the men and I work with the women. I just found this board today. I hope I can be of help to some one on here.
gayle

Gayle...welcome to PTO and to the Alabama Forum...

Hi all,
I am a neiwbie as of today, aug 17, 06. I have been a volunteer with local and state facilities for the last 33 years. I feel like most of the inmates grandma. My husband works with the men and I work with the women. I just found this board today. I hope I can be of help to some one on here.
gayle
gayle, welcome. and bless your heart for doing something most people are afraid to dirty their hands with. i find this attitude even in my church.i guess they never read where Jesue said"who shall love the Lord more,he of whom much has been forgiven,or he of whom little has been forgiven?" my son is at bibb,in brent al. and i am on sandmountain.i wish there was a grandmother or grandfather at bibb.you know they just do not treat them right.

my goodness, go away a while and "boom"....one great big

"welcome to pto"

to all the newbies...i look forward to getting to know you guys...

take care

Denise

WELCOME. You have found a good board where you will meet lots of new friends.

Welcome Proud Mom(What Part of Sand Mountain are you from?) PM me if you wish! and all the other Newbies.

Welcome Proud Mom(What Part of Sand Mountain are you from?) PM me if you wish! and all the other Newbies.
i'm right on top of sandmountain in albertville. yep, right here in the middle of 'goodoleboy' country. where justice is handed out by the amount of money it can net for the system.where religion and government are DEFFINATELY seperate! i've been here for a few months,but i spend most of my time in the prayercircle forum and the bibb co. forum. thanks to all!

I am an Alabama member....my boyfriend is currently at Easterling Correctional Facility in Clio, Alabama!!!

Tammie

I am from Alabama, my son is in Draper and I live in Baldwin Co

Welcome bama mom to the alabama forum of pto...

Welcome Bama Mom. I have been living in Baldwin County since this past February. I am closer to Holman from there than where I am in Anniston. I will be back in that area soon though. Glad to have you here. This is a wonderful place for people who need others who know what we go through.

welcome bama mom. i live in marshall county and my fiance is at easterling and hopefully he will get parole in january and if not he wont get out till november of 2009. this is a wondeful place for support and whatever else you may need.

I do not live in Alabama but my friend is incarcerated there (Sorry I dont kow if using thier names is alowable

Baldwin Co. here also

Hey everyone! Im not all that new to this site. I just wanted to say that I know a few ladies interested in becoming pen-pals if ya'll know anyone looking, just let me know!

Hey,
I know of 2 really good guys looking for penpals....let me know if you wanna see any pics.
thanks
nadia

Hi! I am from Alabama too. I am new to this prison stuff. I have reunited with an old love and he is in st. clair. if anyone has any information about visitation, mail, etc. i would greatly appreciate it:)

welcome to pto, vog...

thanks for the warm welcome!
This site has been such a great resource and comfort for me! i am now trying to find information for my loved one to get his GED while there at st clair--i don't know if or how he can. but if anyone has any information please let me know:)
god bless you all

Hey everyone! I am new to PTO. I am in Alabama.

I am also an Alabama Member

My fiance is in Draper as well. Draper is so bootlegged. They are mean to the general public also like we done something.

My son is incarcerated in AL. Hope he gets out before I retire, after what I've seen, I really don't want to live there.

I'm in Alabama

Bama Girl Here.

I am also an Alabama member. I appreciate all the help from the people I have received. This is great for families.
South1

I am also an Alabama member.My husband is at Elba Work Release.I hope and Pray he makes parole in November 2007.

Well I have lived in Alabama since I was two. I am not too fond of it but my baby is here and I will stay until he is released. This is my second go around with Prison Talk and I love the people on here. Sometimes I feel as if they are more family than real family. I don't know what I would do with out them.

I too am from Alabama. My fiancee is still waiting transfer to prison. He is presently in Walker County Jail. This forum has been wonderful. I have gained so much information here. I wish there were support groups in my area. This is truely the hardest thing in my life I have ever been through. Thank you everyone for being so nice and informative.

Hi. My brother is in Kilby right now and from what I hear is waiting to be transferred to Limestone (if they told him right). I have been learning so much from all the people here. I'm glad that this place is here to help. Otherwise I'd be in the dark.

I forgot to say that I'm from Alabama too. Born and raised. Been here all my life.

I have already posted here but I am still an Alabama member....BUT my boyfriend will be released from Childersburg WC on MONDDDDDDDDDDAY!!! Yeah!!!

I'm from Alabama too and new to this site

I'm also an Alabama member and have been for quite awhile now. This forum and it's caring group here have brought us through some very tough times and I love and appreciate each one of you because I feel your pain and hope brighter days ahead for all of you.

I'm also an Alabama member.. :) also congrats to "termaltam"!!

I'm also an Alabama member.. :) also congrats to "termaltam"!!

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!

I have been waiting for this for 7 years........he has been down for 11 years.

WOOO-HOOOOO CONGRATS, TAMMIE!!! You know I love ya'll!! I hope ya'll having a GREAT HOMECOMING, TODAY!!!!

I'm a Bama Gal, too! My fiance is down at Easterling.

I am new here and also from Alabama. My brother is in Easterling and has been for 2 yrs. I would like to chat with others that have family at Easterling. Feel free to PM me anytime.

God Bless all of you.

Welcome to the AL forum. There are many wonderful people here to help you.
South1

I am from Alabama also

i am an alabama member Cherokee county. new to the site

BeverlyK and CButler I want Welcome you to PTO and Alabama Forums. This is the most aswesite on the web! We have oodles of loving and caring members here in Alabama and all over PTO. My suggestion is read read and read some more.
When you have a question post it. No matter how dumb or silly you might think it is. My Father told me that "The stupidiest ? is the one you never ask!"

Please join us in the Southern Comfort Lounge and introduce yourself and tell us your story if you havent already.

I'm from alabama (south bama)I was locked up at Draper and Kilby.Been out for a couple years.Nice to meet all of you.

I am in alabama also!

Those of your that are new to us, we are trying to have a getoghter for Alabama this month if you would Go to the Southern Comfort Lounge and look for the newest Thread and see if you can come. It seems that it will be in Birmingham and OCt 20 will be the date.
We'll have food and game equipment for the kids to work out.


(((HUGSS)))

Bama girl here also.
Love this board!!

Alabama gal here - I'm all about a get together

The Get Together in Oct. was cancelled. EVERYBODY check out the "Get together" thread in the Southern Comfort Lounge! We're trying to set another date. I think we're still on for Birmingham! It'd be great for as many of us as we can to get together!!! :D

I'M NEW TO THE FORUM & I LIVE IN ALABAMA TOO, I ALMOST HATE TO SAY IT.

I'm an AL member

I originally posted "my journey" in the introduction portion. I will duplicate it here as well!!!!

A journey of a child, woman, sailor and a mother from Italy.... :new: This is my journey of how I arrived here... bare with me I really need to get all this out; only daughter with 3 older brothers, parents divorced, mother was from Alabama (died in 2004) father from Kingston, Jamaica living in South Central, LA. Spent school years w/Mom and summers with Pops. Never dated, tomboy through and through, couldn't give it away (I did mention the 3 older brothers-all over protective bad asses). Now Pops was one of 15 children (14 boys and 1 girl all close). Like I said I couldn't give it away. Eigth grade, new transfer student from St. Louis, he was fine as hell! Played sports, All American, could've had any girl in the district. We ended up together, met and loved his whole family (his mom and I hit it off straight away, talked to her often, she said I was the only one who could control his temper and keep him outta trouble). My Mom loved him and Pops was pleased, brothers let him live with a verbal waring and all 13 of my uncles gave me the thumbs up :thumbsup: ! Together a year, pressure was on, lost my virginity got pregnant (first and only time we were intimate), freshman year in high school. Caught him kissing the local high school slut (who broke the entire football team in), said it was because I was always studying (honor roll, National Honor's Society, part-time job) or at practice, I walked away- no tears, no yelling, no emotion, just walked away. Rival high school snitched on him, playing in our district living in another. Kept pregnancy a secret (from everyone-even him, no medical care), kept playing basketball, softball, etc. Had to keep the grades up, not going to college wasn't an option. Couldn't disappoint alot riding on my future, didn't want to become another statistic, he didn't understand. His grades were average at best but he dominated the field, he'd have is pick of colleges. Lost the baby, EVERYONE(including him) found out the hard way, in the emergency room (20.5 weeks along-a boy). His aunt worked at the hospita; I hit the books hard, skipped my sophomore year became a junior, kept to myself. Still talked to his Mom and distant family here and there. Senior year, started dating the complete opposite of Touvoris, another nerdy type like me (even though I'd always liked the "rough necks"). Joined the Navy (reserves) went away to college, married the nerd, who also joined the navy; had a daughter, went back to Bama, to show off the kid and break the news of the ending marriage and going active duty. Saw his aunt in the store, she saw the baby & gave me his #, I took my daughter over, he was living with some cousins told them all she was his. He had dropped out and got caught up with the "life" his mom had passed (I never knew) all the siblings were out of control, he was trying to provide for all 5 of them using the drug game to secure their survival. I wanted to take him back to San Diego (where I was stationed). He declined, again, I walked away. Went back to Cali, finished my Master's, 4 kids later, divorce was final and I'd traveled the world, more than once; back to Bama to visit ran into the aunt again, she gave me the news he was locked up. She was on her way to visit him and wanted me to come, talk him into taking some deal. He was in the city jail, no bail. I didn't even know the charges, went in to see him, I picked up the phone and he wouldn't look at me, ripped his aunt for bringing me and walked out, I left, put money on his books & walked away, his aunt called me before I left for home (Japan, this time) and gave me his address and AIS#, a few months later I wrote to him positive words; over the years, sending postcards, writing letters, pictures, stamps here a money order there, the occassional box. He transferred all over Alabama from Bessemer to Mobile, we moved alot too, Trukey, Germany, Hawaii, Paris, Spain, DC, Bahrain, Greece just to name a few. August 2004 I get stationed in Montgomery, Alabama and I get a letter he's in Union Springs, Alabama a little over an hour away. He invited me to a ceremony graduation, I attended after the having the great "self debate." I had never seen him as a "grown" man. Mind you the last time I'd seen him was through glass and he wasn't even old enough to legally drink yet. I'd dedicated a good portion of my life learning about the legal system, prisons, the life, the inter-workings if you will. I became fascinated with it all. I've worked with many victims, spouses, parents and a few children. I am a firm believer of discipline, punishment and sacrifice. I didn't know what to expect. I chalked the "need" I had for this visit up to wanting closure. I went and endured the stares, cat-calls and the search which was brief (thanks to my badge), the ceremony was brief and he looked good, always had a strong work out ethic so I knew he'd be in shape but I still didn't know what to really expect, 18 years in the Navy prepares you for alot and a little all at the same time. For the first time in almost 20 years we sat down and talked, it was brief (a courtesy more for the badge than me). The next day was a scheduled visitation and I returned once more this time without the shield and went through like everyone else. I few months later he was sent to Staton which was much closer and I made it a point to visit often. I still kept things close and safe, we laughed & talked alot. My ex-husband was a classmate of ours, that laugh was at my expense. He's never married and has no children (he apologized for the loss of our son, we both think of him often). He never pushed we talked like old friends, you'd never know there was this huge time gap between us. In October 2007, we transferred to Italy and in November he was sent to JB Evans in Newellton, Louisana. I was in Texas recently for a seminar when I discovered this site and decided to join after reading some of the posts. I don't know how this will turn out, I know how he feels about me but I'm not stupid, I know how the game of life is played. I've been to the desert more times than I care to count, raising 4 kids, paying bills, living life. I know that if nothing else we will always be friends. I've always prided myself on being able to walk away from in situation ( I guess being raised by so many men rubbed off on me). I'm a realistic person, a single mom with 4 kids, being able to walk away from any unhealthy situation is must. Somehow, I can't seem to get that closure I'm chasing. We will see how it all turns out . Perhaps it will be happily ever after or perhaps I'll walk away:cool: . Thank you all for letting me get this out it really helped.

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:hee: TRUE TO FORM ONE%TER :hee:
FOREVER TOUVORIS:love:

I live in Montgomery Al. My Daughter is in Tutwiler.

i was born and raised in alabama been in ohio for 4 years but spent time in tutwiler and father was in prison for 20 yrs he died in limestone in 04 7 months short of eos 1st baby daddy in elmore currently current fiancee and father of 2 kids in madison county jail awaiting time. thats a mouth full

BAMA LIFER HERE!!!

I live in north alabama, and my fiance is at limestone.

I live in Georgia, my husband is serving time in Alabama.

Welcome to PTO and The Alabama Forums..Take time to browse and read and just jump in. When you feel comfortable come on into the Lounge and tell us a little about yourself. We are like a big family here and some of our gals actually got to meet each other a few months ago. We are going to try for another one this summer..organizing inmate visit and kids and work and such we all try to workout one Saturday that a bunch of can get to gether and chat in person.
Without PTO and the special people here I would never have made it over the years. Esp just getting married (yelp I'm still a 59yrold newlywed)and having a 2 month baby dropped in my lap when I thought I was semi retired and looking to spend summer evenings in a rocking chair and baiting that hook and drowning a worm whenever I felt like 8 yr ago.......

((((((HUGS))))))

Alabama Granny

i'm an alabama member! my daddy just recently transferred to easterling..anyone know anything about it?

Proud to be from the Shoals area.

Me Too I am one as well.. A new one but one none the less :D

I'am a Alabama member also. North Alabama to be exact. My fiance is in Elmore. Shout outs to all the Alabama people holding thier loved one down :D during this rough time. It will be over soon!!!:) :idea:



Ro & Rell 4Life
May heart will be whole in May!!!:thumbsup:

Also an Alabama Member

Hi, welcome to everyone that's posted in this thread. This thread has gotten kind of old and out of date so I'm going to close it for now, and would urge anyone who's posted in here but not posted your own individual Introduction in the Alabama Member Introductions thread to please make a post and introduce yourselves again individually so we can all get to know you a little better. And welcome to everyone new to PTO and the Alabama forum! :)