After the system has used you as a revenue generator and no longer can use you, its' aim is to 'bring you back' for another term. Looking over your back, the fear, the hunter instinct, the defensive attitude never goes away. It is up to the individual to conduct oneself, and live a fantasy lie out here. Free world people whom haven't had the opportunity..will never really know what it is we are trying to contain mentally. Further, it's too gory and we'ld rather not tell you.

Anyone returning to society from a prison experience is subject to snap occasionally, with a 'lingo' unknown to free-world people. Just be a good listener. Want to be a friend ? Listen. ask the tough questions- please expalin...
and instead of asking 'why do you do/say that' etc. Ask to see if you can be a part of their goals in life. Most of us plan for the future. It takes good support like "go for it" to succeed. Most prisoners dream is to be self-employed

Is it still like that for you now? What is your story?