Please bare with me, I am new to PTO and not sure if I am going about this the right way or not.

Well today was the big day, I was sentenced to 34 months in Federal Prison, not sure where I will be going yet. The judge and my attorney recommended Geiger Field in Spokane, WA -any one have any info on this facility?

The other location mentioned was Terminal Island, CA - any info on this one?

Now that sentencing is over with I feel a bit better but still scared as what is going to happen next! I feel that I have let down everyone in my family and the few friends that I have left. I hope I can hang in there - HELP ME!

Chow, have you seen the series from Tonib in Letters from X-cons and Inmates on Carswell? That may give you some idea, I wish I could help more, but my time was on the state level, and not much at that. But I may be looking at more.

Anyway, sentencing day was the most difficult day I ever experienced in my life. But, I survived and have friends and family that stuck with me no matter how I let them down.

Those are the ones that are truly important, the ones that love and care for you no matter what.

Hang in there, keep your head high, and do the best you can to enjoy the time you have with your family. Then you just have to do it, get it done, and then come home.

I know that you can't think about that now, so just hang on to your loved ones.

There are many here at PTO that would love to correspond and continue our support after you have gone in. So, leave an address before you enter and believe me you will be busy writing too.

God Bless you and yours,

Patti

Thanks Patti,
I have read a lot of info, including Tonib's letters and they were very helpful. My charge was Federal but the facility is State, I guess they also have a Federal camp there but not sure what the means exactly? I finally received my report date, 8/20 is the big day. My address will be as follows:
MeShelle LaRiviere
c/0 Geiger Corrections Center
PO Box 19202
Spokane, WA 99219

I have my good days and bad days, today was a bad day - too much going on as I am also involved in a civil case since my former employer is also suing me in addition to the criminal charges. Oh well, I know that tomorrow is a new day!
Thanks for all your support.

Atleast the waiting is over, huh? I know I was relieved when I finally got my sentence.

I know that 'fear' you're talking about... but it's not gonna be as bad as you may think! Just stay positive and keep your head up!

Jodygirl

Chow,
I am sorry that you are in the situation that you are in. Please stay strong and hang in there. You are going to have good days and bad days, but keep your head up! Once you are in and get situated, the days will flow by quickly. With your address posted, I'm almost sure you will receive tons of mail from the PTO family. I wish that I could be one of them, but I can't go against my husband's wishes. I wish you the best of luck and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Take care! :)
Tammy