I haven't been on this site for tooooo long, but for the short time I have been on, it doesnt seem like alot of people have loved ones in Holman. Was just wondering who else has someone there besides me?!?

Michele~ from Boaz Alabama~

hi there, my man is in Holman but he is on death row. He has been there for 17/18 years and we write to each other 2/3 times aweek. I would love to speak to someone who knows about holman as being in England makes it quite difficult to find information
Lisax

Lisa, mine has been there for the past 10 years(admin Seg)
How did you meet your friend? pen pal?
I know EVERY prison, is the Worst one.... but, compared to where he was at before bein transfered to holman... it IS the worst out of all of them!
I was hopen that he would get, to get transfered back to Saint Clair ... but there is someone there that he doenst get alone with .. so they dont want to move him there, so , maybe west jefferson?!?
I wish i knew more about Holman, to let you know.
Hope you and your man have a good day.

michele~from Bama

my honey is in holman. he has been there for 14 years. i just visited on June 23. It was a good visit. I know everything it seems like about that place. :)

Hi!
My fiance is at Holman, just released of fof death row (he was juvenile when he was sentenced so they released him and gave him life). He's been in 12 years, and all those years at Holman. Would be more then happy to help you out!
Nadia :)

I have a friend there.He hates the Gulf Coast weather. He thinks its an ok prison but hates the food. He calls it Low grade dog food

My Sweet man is in Holman, It does seem like there are not a lot of people on this site that have loved ones at Holman. I'm also new to PTO, which I have found a lot of good things here, but for some reason???? My baby claims not to believe half the information posted on this site? I don't like DRAMA, so I dont say anything, I love him too much to upset him so, I just really don't talk with him about PTO anymore. ??? He has been there for quite sometime, and he just says that IF A PERSON HAS NOT BEEN IN HOLMAN, HOW CAN THEY SAY THEY KNOW A LOT ABOUT HOLMAN?

I have a loved one Holman. I went down there to see him on Saturday...for the first time-wow! Prisons suck. Wasn't what I expected. I have to say though, I totally fell in love with this guy. He wasn't what I expected either. He was just a pen-pal for the last few months. I am from Michigan. Now I'm planning on going back down there to see him in a couple of months. He's in population. Juvenile that was recently taken off death row.

My guy is the same case...juvenile off death row.

wow, there ARE a few people on here that have a loved one in Holman i was starten to think there wasn't.
Glad to "met" yall <smile>
I have not yet been there to Holman, but will be going next month, Has anyone ever taken a baby/child with them on a visit there? been on a "special visit" went to see someone that was in SEG?
It's got to be hard when the visit is over. to see them leave.. and you walk away.. im SO not lookin forward to that part of it. I'm supposed to take my daughter with me (13 months) thats the BIGGEST thing i was really wondering about.. from someone that might have already done it. or maybe if i should get someone to watch her while i go???
thanks for everyone writtin back! hope you all have a good day!
Michele~in Bama

My friend is a lifer at Holman.He is in segregation also.He said that Holman is worse than any nightmare you could ever dream :(

My brother is in Holman. He is suppose to get out in March (hopefully.) And so far so good. He hasn't gotten into any trouble as of right now. He did, however, say the food is nasty so he just closes his eyes and swallows. And hope like heck it wont kill him later...lol.

hahaha your brothers right.. i think thats what they have to do ...that are starve!
I get to go back for my 3rd visit next month.. i can not wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yeah!
Michele ~in BAma~

Hi - I've been writing to a guy in Holman since the summer - he's a great person, been on death row ten years. I think he just got put in "lock-up" for getting into a fight so I know he won't be able to use the phone during this time. Does anyone know what the rules are about letters?
How is everyone doing over the holidays? It seems pretty stressful - I think that's why the guys are more likely to get into stuff at this time. I am holding them all in the light and all of us too.
Just Judy CT

Hey Judy.. welcome to the Holman threads.... I saw you ask about how the letters work... I'm not great on the rules, they seem to change when ever they want them to on a spur of a moment sometimes.. but, even if he's in trouble... in seg]lock up] or even in the Hole.. he will be able to write and receive letters.. just no phone calls, radio and such like that.
Maybe he doesn't have long in Lock 'up.... my Loved one is in Seg. But has gotten his custody reduced to Medium.. so.. YAY... he is approved to finaly get back into Pop.... but when they will do it who knows... but anyhow....
Yes i agree the holidays are a stressfull time.. mail slows down, everyone misses their friends and family even more so it seems... Hence tempers rise.. Hopefull everyone is haven a good New years, and had a wonderfull Christmas!
Michele ~in Bama~

Hi Michele - thanks for the info - I got a letter so I know that we'll be able to keep in touch and I think his lock-up is for 30 days. Not a great way to bring in the New Year but it could be worse.
Peace ane blessings to everyone.
Just Judy

Glad to hear you got a letter!! Doesn't it just make the day better when you do? hehe
30 days in Lock up.. no.. not the best way to start the new year out.. could always be worse.. Maybe it'll pass by so fast he wont even know it.
Good luck with everything!
Michele ~in Bama~

I just saw the MSNBC Lockup show on Holman. The warden there is no joke. I kinda felt for the schizophrenic guy that killed his mother. He seemed very sweet, like a child.

Blessings to all~

Hello All,
I have a question regarding visition. My son is supposed to be transferred to Holman soon. Where he is now will not allow his only bothers two children in for visits. Does Holman allow nieces and nephews a visit? We have heard some really bad things about Holman and I'm very worry for my son. I pray for everyone there!
Thanks,
KK

Karen, as far as i know hun, they will only allow kids in to visit with the inmate if they are their son and or daughter. BUT i do know that it can be arranged so that they can come to see them if approved through a special visit. ( that how we were able to let his nephews visit him before)
you can always call down and ask to speak to the warden, and just ask him. by the way, Welcome to the Holman thread!!!! I hope that your haven a good day! Where is your son at now?

Thank you for the information. He is currently at Easterling in Clio, Al. Another very bad place. I'm sure they are all that way. I was really hoping he would be able to see his brother's children. One day this nightmare will be over!! All I know about Holman is what I have heard and it's all bad. Can you tell me about visits? He will be in closed custody for a few weeks i guess. That is if he is even transferred.
You have a great day also!

I've got me a good friend at holman!

Karen, .. yeah as you said.. they are all bad places... i wish i could give you some "nice words" about Holman.. but i just have none! My man is tryinf to get transfered out of that place.. it can not come quick enough!! it seems like they KNOW he wants to be moved.. so .. they aint gonna do it<eyeroll> drives me crazy!
as far as the visits, Seg visits on the 4th tuesday of the month, from about 7:30 to 2:00...if the SMALL visiting room doesn't get full, the good thing is that you get a full visit with your loved one( THAT makes me on top of the world) DR visits on fridays, and i "think" pop visits on the weekends, but i'm sure someone will come around to let you know,, because i am only guessing on that one. ( my guy is in seg,* for way to long* so i really don't know) but maybe someone will post when pop visits on here for ya. Hope yalls nightmare will come to a end SOON!!

Thank you again for the info. I guess they will let him call when he gets there.
Have a Blessed Day!

You too karen, maybe you wil find out something soon

What does closed custody mean for inmates being transferred? Will they stay in closed custody or do they get a chance to go back out in population? Closed custody is Hell!!:angry:

Thanks,
Karen

Karen, has he been transfered yet? if so just call down tehre and talk to Warden Culliver, he is actualy pretty nice on the phone, he will let you know all about what is going on.
as far as closed custody.... <shrug> I'm guessing maybe you are talking about being in segeration? if so, if it's for a rule being broken, it's just however long they say he will have to spend there.. or if it's because of something he done( hurt himself?) they will just watch him for a while, but should be able to return to population, after that. ... i'd just call to where ever he is, and ask them to let you know what is going on.

I'm gonna stray a little from the conversation and go back to the whole "loved ones at Holman" thing. Today has been a REALLY hard day. I got to talk to him for a while, which is really good, but I feel like for every good thing that happens, ten thousand bad things happen in return.I'm usually pretty good about ignoring criticism and just letting it go, but when its backed up by ACTION, its really hard. When people go out of your way to make your life a living hell just because you love someone who is there, its so damn tough to keep a smile on your face. I love him SO much, but I am also suffering so damn much for him. He's worth it, but some days are harder than others and I just want to cry myself to sleep and pray to God to teleport him out of there and into my arms for just 10 minutes to make me feel better. I feel so selfish, too, for feeling sorry for myself because I KNOW he is suffering in there worse than I am out here. I don't know. I'm just having a depressed-all-around day about everything. Do you guys ever get this way sometimes?

You are not straying from the converstion I thought asking questions regarding Holman was all about "loved ones at Holman". Don't worry about what people say to you about loving someone in prison. My feelings about that is there are a lot more good men in prison than in the free world. I'm sure it's safe to say we all have depressing days. Feel Better!

Snakecharmer, thank you for you advice. As of today he has not been transferred but it's coming. We really don't know for sure where he is going. He wrote me today to let me know he was still in Clio.

1Heart...hang in there girl! It's tough at times...but you hold your head up high! We have no control over what others do...only what we do. I don't let "righteous" people steal my joy. I've had to learn how to pick my battles. Shut them down before they get a chance to try & break you down. I simply tell people this is my life...I appreciate your concern, but if you can't be supportive or understanding...then don't come around. Period! Your TRUE friends will love & support you (even if they're skeptical) because they ARE your true friends. Anyone else...seperate yourself from. You don't always have to defend or explain your relationship to anyone. As long as you know & believe in your heart what's right for you...that's all that matters.

C, why didn't you tell me you was having a bad day! you know you can vent with me as much as you like! catch me on myspace if you wanna talk mate!

My pen pal is a DR in Holman. He has been there from 1999. He's My friend. He never tells me nothing of too much ugly, because he doesn't want that I worry me. Do you have information?

I have just started to write to someone on Holman DR, WE wrote before about a year ago,But i had alot of personal things happening and i wasnt able to write for a while but i have since wrote and explained to him ny reasons and asked if we can give it another shot! he is a very charming and funny guy, and im looking forward to receiving a letter off him soon.
I'm pretty new to all this also and don't have a clue really about Holman or any other place,Jus on mail restrictions which this site has really helped me with! Thanks PTO ;o)
Also Anyone who has friends family or loved ones on death row in holman , it would be very nice to beable to chat , as i feel i am probally going to need the support in the coming months years of writing to him and it would just be nice to relate to people who also have someone in the same place! Thanks

i have a friend in Holman , I will be going down (( if all goes as planned )) in November , any one have a commisary list he just broke his radio and I want to send him a new one !!