Are there any CA. Moms that have a child in the CA State prison system that would like to get together and have an email support group. I feel like I live in a whole different world as far as this goes....plus I still have to live in the normal...whatever that is...world.

quiltermom

hi..i am not from ca but i see this thread getting down towards the bottom and am bumping it up...
i'm a mom with my son incarcerated..right now he has not been sentenced so i don't know exactly where he will land...only time will tell on that one
but if you need someone to talk to just let me know
i'm here...
christine

Welcome Quiltermom, I am a California mom :) we also have a forum here for Parents with children in prison you might want to take a look over there also. Love Barb

I'm a CA mom, that has a son in the California system. I think a email support group is a good idea, I know what you mean my life took a whole different turn when my son got incarcerated . . . :( you can send me a private message, I don't know how much I can help because I think we're in the same boat. ALWAYS remember quiltermom your a supa groovy mom for being there for your son. He needs you more than ever now, I'm sure he thinks your groovy too . . . :thumbsup:

Hi I would love to I also feel like a freak I dont function anymoe except for the computer when I can see through my tears PM me

Hi,
I'm a California mom with a son in a California Prison...there are actually lots of us on this site, sadly...
I do know what you mean, Mistify, about not functioning anymore except for the computer when you can see through your tears....it does get better and the tears do dry up some, though the heartache never leaves...

My son is supposed to get out in about 3 weeks, and it's funny...just this week, as I began to look forward to his getting out, did I notice that 2 summers have passed and it's like I never even knew it....too weird....it's like I was in a fog that whole time. I went to work, I pretended to be alive, but really, I was just trying to survive and keep my son strong. I got out in the yard this weekend and realized it was like someone in the house had died....everything just kind of went untouched for the last 2 years while I struggled just to survive each day....it was eerie, actually.
But now it seems I am starting to come alive again and starting to have a little energy beyond what it takes to just make it through the day.
It will get better ladies, honest.

Yep it sux. But PTO is a really great support. I doubt I would have made it this far or kept my sanity had it not been for PTO. And soon I get to actually feel alive again!!!!!

Hang in there all you Mom's! This too shall pass and you will one day begin to feel whole again.

Hi Quiltermom,

I also know what you mean. My younger son has suffered since my older son was incarcerated, due to my depression since this nightmare started. It will get better eventually. Keep strong for your son's sake, he needs you now. PM me if you need someone to talk too, OK?

I would love to have an email friend that understands the part of us that is "different". My son is 25 and is living in government housing at Centinela. Located in the beautiful California desert. I have days I do OK with the situtation and days that I just fall apart. It would be nice to have another mom who could understand the ups and downs. The alone ness of it is one of the hardest things. There is no way someone who has not experienced it can understand. Please feel free to email me any time. My email address is: seedz@cox.net. my name is Peggy
I wish you strength, love and hope.

I'd like to correspond with other moms. My son is waiting sentencing for a vehicular manslaughter charge changed to second degree murder. He may be looking a very long time if not overturned. Very tough. PM me for e-mail.

Hope you can connect with some moms on your side of the country. Prison systems apparently vary widely from one jurisdiction to another, and I'm just learning that for the State of Georgia. But a mom's a mom, regardless of geography. Be glad to chat on some of the "joys of motherhood" nobody though to tell me about. :)

Are there any CA. Moms that have a child in the CA State prison system that would like to get together and have an email support group. I feel like I live in a whole different world as far as this goes....plus I still have to live in the normal...whatever that is...world.

quiltermom yes you can e-mail me would like that i get on chat to talk to moms but real dont fine none there have many? to ask thank you:confused:

Yes I do need someone to talk with my son has just been sentenced to CA State prison will be going Mon or Tue. Would love to talk to other moms. My e-mail is rhonda14906@aol.com.

Hi , I'm a California Mom too. I know exactly how you feel. No one can understand the pain and emotions that a mother feels when a child is sent to prison but another mom in the same situation. You can email me antime MelEkizian@aol.com