I would ike to start a chat night for parents with children in prison. Seems when I go into a chat room there are many nice people - but not many who can understand what we are going through with our children locked up. Is anyone interested? The only night I can really do it is Sunday? what do others think?

I think a survey began some time back, but nothing came of it. I would enjoy a chat night for parents.

I agree with you Sag. It is very difficult for any of us to have someone we love in prison but we, as parents, have different feelings than those with spouses or friends in. It would be nice to have a chat for parents.

Sunday night works for me. Sounds like a great idea.

count me in. :)

I would like that too,Sunday is fine with me.
I enjoy the chat room and have meant some very nice people and made some friends,but like you it would be nice to talk with other parents.
Let me know

I'd love that! Sunday evening are good for me also.

chris

What time would be good on Sundays?

Here's the link to the old poll....

http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=201900

If you guys can decide on a good time, we can add it to the schedule and make sure some regulars know how to set up your own room...

Jenn

I would try to join in whenever possible.

Great Idea, but I have tried to get into chats and says I don't have authorizations???? Any Help???
Theresa D

Great Idea, but I have tried to get into chats and says I don't have authorizations???? Any Help???
Theresa D

Theresa, from what I've heard, a person has to have so many posts in order to chat. I'm sorry, I don't have the details, but it might tell somewhere on the chat forum.

I think chatting w/ other parents w/ children incarcerated is a wonderful idea and I am very interested. I am new to this and at times find myself searching in circles hope to get the hang of it though soon. My youngest Son 21yrs old is in Marion CI and my oldest Son 26 yr old is serving in Iraq. I only know this... that I have never felt so helpless and hurt so much deep inside and amazing that I can still function, but I love my kids more than anything and believe there is no love greater than the love you feel for your child.
Please let me know if this comes about/ or maybe already is.
Thanks,
Gina

Requirements for Chat:
Minimum of 25 solid posts. *Junk Posts ARE NOT acceptable and will lead to account suspension*
- 2 Weeks of activity on PTO. *You must be an active member for 2 weeks*
- Members who have been active for 6 months or longer and have at least 5 posts will be able to access chat as well.

http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=147592

I would be interested, but don't think I have enough posts.....

We've been discussing this for months. I know quite a few of us would like to chat, but I'm thinking the problem is that none of know how to actually do it or get it started! I know there is a regular chat room on PTO, but I've never used it. I don't know how a specific room can be set up for "parents." I think we need help!

I know not all of you have enough posts and length of membership to get into chat, but what about trying this Tuesday night? 10PM EST?

http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=224829

And, for those newer members who can't get in yet, get to posting!! And you'll be in there soon!!!

Jenn

im new ,and looking for people to conect with, im so lost without my boy

I'm new to all of this -- is a post just asking questions, giving someone advise, or what.
I'v also tried to get into the Texas chat and cannot
My son is in Garza West and has a 3 year sentence. I have so many questions etc. but so far have not found a section where I can ask and get answers to them.
I would love to be able to chat with y'all.
Jenjoh

jen, posting is every time you did what you did above, whether it be a question, giving advice, etc. I have never participated in the chat room. I am looking forward to the parents' one tonight, but you should be able to get answers to your questions just by posting. Posting in the Texas forum would be good for both you and cheryl. By the way, welcome to you both. I'm sure you'll get the answers you need and will meet many understanding and caring people here.

God bless you both and your sons also.

If anyone is interested, I've opened up a sub-room for the parents! :)

Jenn

I still don't have enough posts -- I'll work on it.
My son is now in Montgumery Co. waiting on more BS. after which I don't know where he will end up

I think chatting w/ other parents w/ children incarcerated is a wonderful idea and I am very interested. I am new to this and at times find myself searching in circles hope to get the hang of it though soon. My youngest Son 21yrs old is in Marion CI and my oldest Son 26 yr old is serving in Iraq. I only know this... that I have never felt so helpless and hurt so much deep inside and amazing that I can still function, but I love my kids more than anything and believe there is no love greater than the love you feel for your child.
Please let me know if this comes about/ or maybe already is.
Thanks,
Gina hello gina, at time i feel what did i do or where did i go wrong, but a friend stopped and told me i was a good mother and that kids will do what they feel is right for them even though we know better it has taken me years to come to that truth but the pain of your children hurting never makes it easy to live with i have a son that has been to the beto unit for years and has a few to go i just go and visit and write as much as i can to let him know that time will past but i'll always be here i don't type very good so please bear with me

The chat room is open:) 10-05 5:45PM. Love Barb

It is comforting to know that there are other mothers who know my pain.

Is this chat still going on and if so what nights and times. I would like to join
Marie

I would love to join a chat...I am working on my 25 posts but I still have to wait for the two weeks...I joined yesterday and have found so much comfort already...is that possible? I think I am numb.
Herbawitz=Joshua's Mom

Parent chats are on Tues & Thurs at 9:00 pm EST, although most times Barb opens the room early.

I want to join in too but I am waiting for my 2 weeks to come around...I have the 25 posts. Sunday night sounds good. I understand the waiting game!!!! so until I can join the chatroom I will look for everyone's posts. I can't wait until I can join the chat and get immediate feedback from everyone. This website has helped so much. I can breathe today...so far! God IS with me.

How do I find the chat when my 2 weeks are up? Will it show up on the top under "chat"? So first I go to the Parents with children in prison and then the chat box on top?

The chatroom is at the top of each page, so you do not really have to go to the Parents' forum first. When you click on the chatroom, a dropdown menu will show. Click on "Enter Chatroom" or "Enter Chatroom (float)." The float one opens a new window; you can click on either one. Once you're in, there's another dropdown menu off to the right. I can't remember for sure, but it'll say either lobby or main room or something like that. Click on the arrow and you'll see the Parents room option, just click on that and you'll be in the subroom, which we meet in. It'll be easy once you do it once. Sorry, I may not be doing a real good job of explaining it; maybe someone else can do better.

Thank you Believing, You did an excellent job explaining that to me. Now I just have to wait for that 2 week thing...ugh I keep trying hoping that someone in charge of the website will let me in early!! See I still have hope.

Is the Chat on Tues at 10.00 pm?

It should have started at 9:00 Easter (an hour ago). I looked, but no one has been there as far as parents in the last 15-20 minutes. Barb usually opens the sub room for us, but she's not there now. Guess interest didn't keep up. Last Thursday no one was there either even though Barb had it open for us.

I will be there as soon as my 2 weeks are up...I am not losing hope!

Herbawitz…look forward to chatting with you. I am over my two weeks, but I finally achieved my 25 posts.

Believing…Thanks for the instructions. I just tried it out and it works.

Chipper62

I am getting excited...almost two weeks. Phew it seems like a lifetime since I first got on this site. Its going to be a long 10 yrs. I can be grateful that I can go outside and run in the grass though. Helps to put things into perspective. ugh
So when is it? Tues and Thurs at 9 eastern?

So when is it? Tues and Thurs at 9 eastern?

Yes, those are the 2 days and that's the right time:)

It's chat night! Hope to "see" some of you there!

I'll be there Tues!!!! Yippee! 2 weeks are up today. I am looking forward to it. I remember the first night I came on the site and I was so worried about getting the 25 posts...oh how quickly that came....LOL Wow, its amazing how much better I feel today than the first night on here. We do survive it with the love and support of others.

I'm Confused, Someone Please Help Me. You Have To Be A Member For 2 Weeks And Then You Can Chat? Or Do You Have To Post So Many Threads? I Really Look Forward To The Chat Nights Soon

You have to have 25 posts if you want to chat after 2 weeks. If you're a member for so many months (maybe 2? not sure), then you don't have to have the minimum of 25 posts.

Thanks, My Two Weeks Will Be Monday, I Guess I Better Start Doing Some Posting, Hahahaha

I opened the parent's chatroom in case anyone wants to come in :) I'll be checking on and off to see if anyone else comes.

I missed everyone last night. I was too busy having a fight with my husband...ugh. We made up though, finally around 11:00. Now I will have to wait until Tuesday.

I'm so sorry you were having problems. It's good you made up before going to bed. Maybe we'll see you next Tuesday. A pastor that I've heard speak a few times (Joseph Garlington from Pittsburgh, I think that's where he's from) says, "It's better to be reconciled than right!" For some reason, I've never forgotten that.

With blessings,

Another one that I heard was...do you want to be right or happy.

I can hardly wait to check in the chat room and have a chance to visit with other mom's who are going through the same emotions that I'm dealing with. PTO has been a great comfort to me, reading what others are going through lets me know that I'm not alone.

Thanks everyone,
Susan
Stephen's Mom

anyone planning on chatting tonight?

"It's better to be reconciled than right!" For some reason, I've never forgotten that.

With blessings,

Hi, Terri, I copied and pasted this line that you said earlier. This is so true.

Phyllis
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[quote=boston mother]"It's better to be reconciled than right!" For some reason, I've never forgotten that.

With blessings,

Hi, Terri, I copied and pasted this line that you said earlier. This is so true.

Phyllis :rolleyes:


I am trying to learn how to "quote"

Phyllis

hi omni here, would love to chat about our kids, but somehow im unable to get into chat room, think its from my end but not sure how to fix, can someone give me some help please, was able to get into chat awhile ago, not sure whats going on