Not only do I have a loved on in jail I myself did some prison time.
I was convicted in Texas 5 yrs ago for possesion. I was given permission to do probation in NYC under these rules: 10 yrs. probation, 500 hours of community service and $5,000 fine plus 6 months county time. I made it home fo Mothers Day "99" It took me 6 months to get a job within those 6 months i went threw a very bad state of depression. Once I got back to work everything fell back into place and I was feeling great. At some point in time I said to hell with Texas I am not going to pay them anymore and sure enough I was picked up at my job by the NYC Warrant Squad. (some way to spend Valentines Day) I was housed in Rikers for 21 days waiting for Texas to pick me up. I was extradited back and given 2 yrs TDC (Texas Dept. Of Corrections) I was devasted and so was my whole family. I knew that stressing was going to get me no where so I handled my time like a trooper and always reminded myself "THEY CAN'T HOLD ME FOREVER!!!" Texas Prisons are HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was released Dec. 20th 2002 and was given 9 months on parole. I was discharged from Parole last month I have a great job, I just moved to my own place in the BX and God has blessed me with a child.

No matter what happens in your life always stay focused!!!!!!!

Welcome to PTO! I know you'll be an asset here and I can't wait to get to know you better. Congratulations on being well on the right track now. I'm so glad to hear that.

Forgot to add this little pretty thing:

Thanks.
I too look forward to getting to know you and everyone else better!

Hi babyd :wave: welcome to Pto!
I to will be interested in watching your posts. I agree with Toi.
I think you will be a great asset also. ;)

Heather

Babydiamond,

Welcome to PTO! Congratulations on the birth of your child.

I think that you will be a wonderful asset to PTO. I am looking forward to getting to know you better.

Patti

Welcome to PTO and congrats on your child!

Deb

Babydiamond,

Welcome to our supportive and loving family, PTO. We are excited to have you and look forward to your words of encouragement and insight for those that are where you've been.

To God be the glory, for the things He has done, and continue to do in our lives and the lives of our loved ones.

Thunder

Thank you for sharing and welcome to PTO. My guy has been in (NY facility) a long time, he has marketable skills but we both worry about his finding work when he gets out here. So, naturally, I loved your story!
Caprione

HEY BabyD ... WELCOME to PTO and the famliy ... you will find many caring and supportive folks here in PTO Land ... and I know you will be a tremendous asset to us all ... it sounds like you got spirit and that has served you well ... congratulations on the new little one, you didn't say ... boy or girl ... we all love pictures around here ... hint, hint :D
I look forward to reading your posts and getting to know you ...

YAYYYYYYYYY...this is such a great story....I'm so proud of you!!! Thank you for sharing this..and

WELCOME TO PTO!!!

kath

Congratulations on your success. Thank you for sharing your story and for sharing hope! :)

WOW I THANK ALL YOU GUYS FOR THE MUCH NEEDED LOVE AND SUPPORT! I SHOULD OF FOUND THIS PLACE EARLIER. LOL!
WELL FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ASKED NO I HAVEN'T GIVEN BIRTH YET I AM 3 MONTHS PREGNANT. HERE'S A PIC OF MY LITTLE ONE. LOL!

Congradulations on your new "little one" and on finally getting your life back. I wish you luck love and happiness!

Congrats!!! Thanks for sharing your story and your baby's first picture.

Welcome Babydiamond,

Congratulations on all the good things in your life. You are very right about staying focused. Keep up the good work.

Hello from a Texan,
BlueLily

Welcome to PTO and congrats!!!

I am glad to hear your home.Yes Texas prisions are teriable.Thats where my Husband is.The stories I could tell of that God Forsaken place...He too will be home soon.Keep the faith Girlfriend....Enjoy life enjoy Love and never never go back....

Possesion? how much were you holding if you dont mind?

Just a question....I know that nobody likes or wants prison and correct me if I understood your post wrong. You were given 10 years probation and after you messed up you served 2 years prison and 9 months parole. Do you find it a blessing in some ways to have had to serve that time and only get the 9 months and then put them behind you. Or would you have rather answered to someone for 10 years? Im interested in you views now that it's all behind you.

Yes I was given 10 yrs probation (that's TX for you) and then was only given 2 yrs prison time. In all honesty I saw it as a true blessing from God!!!!! Knowing that it was such a blessing from God it made my time go by that much easier.

To answer your question Powerrule I was caught with 53 lbs. of weed.