Hi Everyone,
I've been dealing with the ADC for 20+ years now. My mom went to prison when I was 12 and is serving a life sentence. Because she has life, we have no idea when or if she will come home. Arkansas is stupid like that. It is mostly good. After so long you become acustomed to not having your mom around. I mostly miss her missing my kids now. We live on the opposite side of the state from Macpherson...so we only go to see her when she asks. She likes it that way and hates for us to make the trip. She is the only living grandparent they have that is well enough to actually play with them. We are all paying a price, not just her. No grandparents for my kids. Anyway...just wanted to introduce myself.
:) Carmen

Welcome to PTO and sorry about your family's difficulties....I can only imagine what you have gone thru for all these years.Kitty

Welcome to PTO!

Welcome to PTO. My son is across the street from your Mom at Grimes.

Your are right about Arkansas. I just found out this week that Life is the same as Life without parole in Arkansas. That we do not differentiate between the 2 sentences. That is crazy huh? But I am not sure if that means neither can ever get parole or what.

I am sorry about your Mom. That is rough for you growing up and even now when you need your Mom for your kid's sake.

Sometimes I get so angry with my son when I think about how old I am now and how long he will be gone and I am not even sure I will be alive when he comes home. At times like that I quit talking to everyone and sort of hole up inside myself. That is how I was today. But I came in here and read your story and realized I should be grateful for things I have.

I hope things get easier for you.

Bless you.

Thanks for the well wishes Unbroken! It is hard no matter what the situation. I can't imagine being in your position. Having a son locked away would be more painful on some levels...at least at this point in my life. You always want the best for your kids. Wave at my mom whenever you drive by! We are planning a trip sometime this month...I wave at your son as I go by. HUGS!!

Be safe on your trip:) It sounds like you have a long trip across the state I know that feeling....my guy is just over 300 miles away,4 hours & 45 minute drive without many stops.....
I am sure your mom will be very happy to see you:) Kitty