Hello my friends,

Just wanted to pop in and tell you that my past week has been dismal to say the least.

I got a call from my son last night and he was very upset-crying etc. He said that he had made a guard mad and the guard came in to his cell and tore his bed all up and threw his letters and bible on the floor and was stepping all over his things. I then in turn had a panic attack and if I had not had these before I would have thought I was having a heart attack.

I feel so terrifyed for my son, he then said he has been threatened by other inmates but did not want to tell me because he did not want me to be upset. Then someone stole all his ciggerettes. I feel so helpless and I want to be strong for my son but what approach do I take? Please any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Susan

Sorry to hear about the rough time your having. I can relate to the panic attack boy do they suck!! I first thought i was dying and then thought I was going mad. Later found I have MVP a heart condition (not too much info on) and that they are common in people with this condition.
I really don't have any answers wish I did, I'd be a hero.
All I can tell you is pray and understand we are all in Gods hands. I have a St. Josheph statue in my sons room a freind at work gave it to me it was blessed with Holy Water. He stands for the Protector of Children. And I pray alot and know that my son is in Gods hands. It's the only thing that gives me peace. I have been through what your going thru. We all live it daily, it sucks!
Have you talked to anyone at the prison? Do they have protective custody section is that prision? I'm not sure how it works. All I know is that my son was getting threats and tried to check into "PC" first attempt he just got locked down second I 3wayed a call to the prision he got locked down then had an interview to ask who threated him (you don't want to rat someone out in there!) His "options" where to name someone then they get locked down and shipped then if he still didn't feel "safe" they'd ship him. Since my son is in a "youthful offenders" prision (they are full & few) that means traveling across state to visit and I also work alot and every weekend so it would be impossible for me to visit. Or he could also be put in an ADULT Prision in "PC" at the age of 17. Some options, so he decided to go back into general population and deal with it - so far so good.
Try to contact the chaplin and get your son to go to church and find contacts there. You may also find someone on the outside who is involved in prision teaching to help.
I'll pray for you also. Take Care. cheryl

Susan, My prayers are with you and your son. I can also relate to the panic attacks. I also think contacting the prison chaplain is a good suggestion. The Chaplain where my husband is at is a very good man. "Hang in There" Penny

Susan,
I am sorry to hear your news. I think the others were right when they advised you to talk to the chaplain. I am sorry I don't have any words of wisdom for you but am thinking of you and will say a prayer for you and your son. Hang in there.

SUSAN:

YES, VERY DEFINATELY, TALK TO THE CHAPLIN, BUT DON'T STOP THERE..... CALL YOUR SON'S CASE WORKER AND THE SUPERINTENDENT..... INSURE THEY UNDERSTAND THAT YOUR SON IS MENTALLY SLOW.... INSURE THEY KNOW HOW SCARED HE IS. ASK THEM TO MAYBE PUT HIM IN A PRIVATE CELL OR WITH SOMEONE THAT YOU CAN TRUST (THEY KNOW WHO THOSE PEOLE ARE) THAT WILL HELP TAKE CARE OF HIM...

GOD BLESS YOU BOTH... SUSAN, PRAY DAILY, GOD WIL LTAKE CARE OF YOU AND HIM... PANIC ATTACKS HAPPEN BECAUSE WE ARE AFRAID... WE HAVE SO MUCH FEAR BUILD UP INSIDE US THAT WE FEEL LIKE OUR BREATH IS BEING SQUEZED OUT OF OUR BODIES.... MANY, MANY, OF US HAVE HAD THOSE ATTACKS....

GET DOWN ON YOUR KNEES... PRAY TO GOD, TURN THIS OVER TO HIM...HE WILL HANDLE IT FOR YOU.... THEY WILL HELP YOU IF YOU ASK....

MY PRAYERS TODAY ARE WITH YOU MY CHILD....

MY LOVE
DONNA