I have Just been besides myself lately, down in the dumps about my Charles. I have just received a letter from him dated the 30th of November. The mail must be really screwed up. And his letter was so full of sadness and sometimes these emotions just drain me. I am upset to learn that one of his pal's that he has trusted with his artwork who was suppose to be selling them at her art show, back in October she sold 4 pieces of his artwork and has yet to send him the money, he has written her countless of times just asking if she was ok, he asked her about the money and no response. I know she is alright because she is in contact with his other friend at polunsky.
People always say watch out for inmates scamming you, what about the free world people scamming your friend?
Im sad for him because I dont know what to do, I told him i would contact her but he says he does not want to get me involved, maybe at a last resort. it just makes me angry people do this!!!

Dana, I was wondering how Charles was doing. First of all, the mail is all over the place - well it is for me anyway, with it being close to Christmas and all that. It seems to have slowed down to a crawl :-(
I'm really sorry to hear about Charles being treated this way; nobody deserves that especially someone in his situation. Like you say, we're all the time being told about inmates scamming etc but I hear too many stories of free world people giving the rest of us a bad name. I don't know how anyone can do that to Charles, after he has trusted her with his artwork and people obviously liked it if she sold some, so what a shame it had to end this way, when it could have been a real positive boost for him that his work was in demand.....
I know how hard it is not to get involved, I've been there several times with friends in prison. You feel so helpless a lot of the time anyway and it's worse when you know someone who is supposed to be a friend is hurting them. It's hard, but I always feel, our friends in prison have so little, they have control over so little, therefore if they ask us not to interfere, then we must respect that, no matter how hard it is not to intervene. Let Charles know you are there and ready to help if/when he decides he would like that.
Thinking of you and Charles

Im not going to get involved unless he gives me the word too, and then there may be only alittle I can do. But give her a piece of my mind. Some of the art you can view yourself at his home page at ALIVE...just knowing this woman has his art work, and he maybe executed soon..Im trying to stay posotive like he keeps telling me too.I love that man!!!!! :)

I have seen his artwork as I came across his page as I have been on the Alive site a few times. He has real talent. I can understand how you must be feeling.....if you want to shout or vent I'm only a pm away.

Hang in there...things will get better. Sorry about the artwork! I hope you get things straightened out...be patient with the mail...it is just this time of year. The holidays will be over soon and the mail will return to normal!! Stay strong!

That really sucks !! Some people *shakes her head in disgust*

I hope he gets paid soon...

I am beyond the patience level, she said he had his money in October, there is no reason for a two month delay, she made an aggreement with him, she takes a percentage for the sale- not the whole sale. I think Charles has been more than patient.
This man cares more about other people than himself, he has shown me that over and over, i went to my P.O box and here he had his chaplain send out my son a xmas gift I dont know where he got the money but he bought my son a GameBoy advance SP, when i saw that i cried.
He had come into my life and changed it for the better, and I just wan to show him everyday how greatful i am, and to see him getting the run around has made me so mad.
I think we are all very protective of our guys:)

Awwww...that is so sweet :) You got yourself a keeper !!!!

I would have lost my patience too...it's just wrong that she hasn't sent the money yet especially considering it's the Christmas season...we could all use a little extra cash right about now. I know it doesn't change things but it'll all comes down to Karma...what goes around comes around...

Dana,

This is so sad and frustrating for both of you. He is such a nice man. I know it's not much, but I've posted him an "encouragement" card today.
Hope this will help a little.

Ice Blue is right, Karma gets you in the end!:eek:

R xx

Thank you guys, you really are the best!!!!! Just you guys listening to me rant helps, if you guys ever need anything dont hesitate to PM me..I sincerily mean that.

Hi Dana,I know how hard it is to read those letters,my son kills me when he writes them.My mother was right, when she said ,"when they grow up you can't fix there hurts anymore"I wish all it tokk was a bandage

Hugs Dana..............God Bless You and your son........

Wounded

Dana that is so sad,I'd like to see his artwork! I am so sorry honey and I feel so bad for you and Charles.It is just heartbreaking.

Yes I blieve in karma too, what comes around goes around!!! Valmom see my siggy?? thats one of Charle's art work, its a big drawing but I scanned it and downsized it.. He is amazing. The parrot looks so real.

Beautiful and does look real!

Wow, he certainly is a talented guy!

Dana that is beautiful artwork :D
He is so talented.
I am sorry that happened to him, I hope that it all gets sorted really soon.

This is awful. I am getting artworks from my friend to sell, and I wouldnt EVER betray him. I am sorry to hear that :( By the way does anyone know where could I put photos of my friends artworks.. Is it ok to put for this forum... Or do I need to do a webpage for them?
Merry X-mas for you Dana