apachegranny
10-23-2003, 11:41 AM
I just found this site and after looking around a bit, I wish I had known about it long ago. I have been out of prison for two years today--yes I consider this my freedom aniversary and am happy that my family didn't forget either. I am a mother of 4, 3 boys and a daughter (16) who has a 16 month old baby boy.
I received a 15 year sentence for a non-violent crime (passing bad check) in 1997. I was one of the advantage few that got sent home a bit early due to the overcrowding problem in many of the Missouri prisons. Thanks to my family and friends, I believe I actually stayed sane.
After working several jobs I just couldn't stand, and being turned down for several others I would have loved to have because I was a felon, I decided to open my own business. It took some saving and finally this year in March I was able to open my print shop. Since then we have done extremely well for a new business and have even gotten put on "call-in" status on my parole. That makes reporting so much "nicer". I am very interested in getting to know others in this network and am always open to new ideas on how to lift the spirits of those that are still incarcerated. I know what it's like to feel forgotten (even when you really know you are not). It's still hard sometimes when I get "slapped in the face" with my conviction, but all in all, life is turning out to be pretty darn good.
I received a 15 year sentence for a non-violent crime (passing bad check) in 1997. I was one of the advantage few that got sent home a bit early due to the overcrowding problem in many of the Missouri prisons. Thanks to my family and friends, I believe I actually stayed sane.
After working several jobs I just couldn't stand, and being turned down for several others I would have loved to have because I was a felon, I decided to open my own business. It took some saving and finally this year in March I was able to open my print shop. Since then we have done extremely well for a new business and have even gotten put on "call-in" status on my parole. That makes reporting so much "nicer". I am very interested in getting to know others in this network and am always open to new ideas on how to lift the spirits of those that are still incarcerated. I know what it's like to feel forgotten (even when you really know you are not). It's still hard sometimes when I get "slapped in the face" with my conviction, but all in all, life is turning out to be pretty darn good.