Letters of an Inmate

Letters of an Inmate Inmates' lives don't pause, they speed up. I want to share our troubles.

05/11/2025

1/4/25
Dear Sarah,
You ever just have one of those blah days? You know, when nothing's really going on to put you in a blah mood but you just feel blah anyway? That's been today. Like we watched a movie today, I played cards and just hung out with the guys but all day my head and heart just weren't in it. I have no idea what's going on. It's probably just a little bipolar peakin' through. I did talk with a homie for about an hour today about you and Jason. I was almost crying, like holding back with everything to not, when I started talking about the day I decided I would do whatever it takes to get out. Including this treatment. That day was Jason's birthday. I remember how it felt writing his birthday card. I remember how it felt to not be able to see him, how it felt to be helpless, not knowing if you were ok. To feel like I couldn't do anything because I couldn't. And it was my actions that put you and me both in that situation. Never will I do anything to let something like that happen again. And I think THAT'S what's weighing on my heart.
I miss you,
John ❤️

05/07/2025

10/17/24
Dear Pam,
Today (and the last couple days) has been an elevator ride, up and down. Most people would say roller coaster but I feel like that implies excitement, in which there hasn't been much of. I feel like this is one of those times where God is testing my faith. I know what He's told me but things just continue to look bleak and I'm struggling to hold on to my faith. I must remember 1 Corinthians 10:13. The temptations we face will never be more than we can handle. God will always make a way out. He is my deliverer.
I've also been sick the last couple of days which has sucked but I'm starting to feel better now. My throat for a couple days felt like someone just sliced the inside of it. It hurt to eat, breathe, and drink. It sucked. I had terrible headaches and felt feverish. Now I just have a little bit of a sore throat. A couple of people tested positive for COVID so it's possible I had it but I'm not getting tested. Then they wouldn't let me go to work and that would suck. The only up has been going down to the library and doing crosswords. But I thoroughly believe things will start to get better again.
I hope you are doing well,
Jeff

05/07/2025

A common misconception is that an inmate's life gets put on hold when in prison. This couldn't be more false. If anything it speeds up. Sons, siblings, nieces and nephews are born, kids graduate, loved ones are lost and before you know it you're hearing that there's been 4 births, 3 weddings and half you're family has moved. I want to share some of the letters and experiences people have written about while in Prison. If you have a letter or writing that you would like shared, send it my way and I'll type it up. Names are changed and anonymity will not be breached.

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