I wish I would have known about the site a long time ago (heard that one before?). Someone from college was at Avenal (in the middle of beautiful middle of nowhere California!) and having the insights of folks here would have made that experience much better. (I'm having an age moment here, I don't think the Internet was around then!). Oh, well! :-)

After a second round of writing to inmates (my first round had me picking each and every one that was using a PenPal for the sole purpose of getting money -- interesting experience!). This second time around has me corresponding with a young man from Arizona who still has 3 years of a 10.5 year sentence. The universe had a way of turning my PenPal experience around this time to make up for the first round.

I have a lot to learn, and after reading so many accounts here, my heart goes out to the friends, families and loved ones of those inside (as well, as those on the inside). I'm feeling some of the same kinds of angst I read about, towads my friend in Arizona.

Thanks in advance for the help -- this place is great!

Jim Lang
Los Angeles, CA

Welcome to PTO!

Welcome Jim and you will find many interesting/helpful subforums here.

helen

Welcome Jim, you are a good friend. Can't beat a good friend especially when you are on the inside looking out.

Welcome to PTO and the Arizona forum Jim! :)

Welcome, Jim - my husband is at Eyman also - same unit... Hope you find all the support you could want here!

Nancy

my husband is also at eyman. I am about 1 year into a 25 to life sentence with him. Anybody have any appeals that acctually worked out?

I have read of a few-----very few---and they are just that,few and far between from what I can read and find out.