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jennifer
04-30-2002, 12:38 PM
I READ THIS TODAY ON ANOTHER PRISON SITE-HOPE ITS OK IF I SHARE IT WITH YOU GUYS-----



There is nothing more embittering than the trials and tribulations
faced by the faithful woman of an imprisoned man. The shame and
stigmata of prison fall upon her innocent shoulders even more than
his, for she must meet the 'I told you so' of society. Tormented by
the painful fires of adversity, lashed at the cruel tongues of
ridicule and marked by hypocritical friends, she wages a brave fight
to preserve her dignity for the man she loves. Certainly, there
exists no greater test of love than this. She must hear the ridicule
of her own relatives and very often those of the man she loves. Yet
they say that blood runs thicker than water???

Unhappiness and discomfort prod her soul, everyday the hurt in her
soul grieves more bitter. Scoundrels try to dissuade her from the
path of loyalty. Yet she fights on bravely, waiting for the man she
loves to return. Not ever does she receive the proper appreciations,
the bitterness of her struggle is not fully known even to the man for
whom it was made. For she is silent as the courageous always are;
she is the worthy inspiration of the man behind bars. They both long
for the day to return to each others' measure of happiness of which
both have been deprived.

She is the person whom society gives little credit. Few can
understand the fullness of love by which she is united to her man.
It is her faith and confidence in him that often gives back to the
world a decent man. It is through her loyal and honest efforts that
he realizes he has a debt to pay, a debt far greater than that in
which he owes society; it is his debt to her. That is a debt that he
can not ever fully repay, but one which inspires him to greater
efforts.

She is his queen among queens. For she bears the regal qualities
that we associate with a woman; courage, faith, loyalty and nobilty.

DJohnson
04-30-2002, 12:44 PM
Wow...thanks for sharing that! It is very true, we do go through a whole lot in waiting for our men! Taking care of day to day business in addition to home stuff & children not to mention trying to take care of them. It's a constant struggle, but 1 we go through because we love our men & want to do anything we can for them!!

Take care!
D

Shan & Kev
04-30-2002, 07:11 PM
Jennifer :)
I just loved this. Today was the perfect day for me to read this as I had been feeling very isolated. Alot of it is by choice, as I have felt the need to focus only on what my children and my man need from me right now. Later when I am stronger I will venture back out and interact with society.
My guy always says" We are in prison." I feel he believes it most days and appreciates all I do for us. Reading this really re-enforced it all for me tho.
Thanks so much for sharing it :)

Shannon

jdswifey02
04-30-2002, 09:56 PM
Jennifer...
Another "thanks" for sharing... lifted my spirits a bit... guess we all have to remember to pat ourselves on the back every once in awhile, huh? :)

Amelia
04-30-2002, 11:14 PM
someone sent this to me in an email and I was so moved by it..I had posted it under daybrighteners the other day--didnt know you had posted it here too...lol.....We all need a some recognition sometimes I guess.....So to all of you from me--"You are very wonderful and special to stand by your men!!"

jennifer
05-01-2002, 06:10 AM
AMELIA-OOPS SORRY, DID,'T KNOW YOU POSTED IT TOO- I GUESS IT DOESN'T HURT TO READ IT AGAIN---JENNIFER:)

danielle
05-01-2002, 08:54 AM
Thanks - I loved it!

sherri13
05-01-2002, 09:33 AM
JENNIFER AND AMELIA-GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE....

Shortie
05-01-2002, 08:29 PM
THANKS FOR SHARING IT WAS COOL

soraya
05-02-2002, 02:56 AM
Really beautiful indeed and so true. thanks a lot for sharing