Families of Prisoners Support Group
This community is dedicated to families that have been disrupted by prison. Having a loved one incarcerated or having been incarcerated comes with its own unique challenges that require support and understanding. Join the group to find others who know what you're going through, and to seek advice or share your experience.
Today is my eldest boy's birthday. 37. I lost him to prison on his 19th birthday. It is a crap day and sad and I have to go shop and go to a Red Cross Meeting and I just want to hide under my covers. I have no one. No family but another son-36 years old that just had a baby I never see and just quit his job. AGAIN. I wish I had a van I could leave in and feel safe in my own little space and just get away at times. No one seems to answer much on these posts. At least it's a vent-saves paper and ink. Love and safety to the world and to you all.
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Just a chill day for me at home. I ran some errands and got my flu shot and Covid shot Hows Hump day for you?
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Do any of you have a comfort item? Maybe you carry it around with you? Or pull it out at home when you need to feel safe? I have several. One is a prayer shawl I received as a gift from a lady I worked with. This was after my first serious attempt. My coworkers made a gift basket filled with candy stuffed animals and other nice things. When I feel depressed I put the shawl around me and I...

Something the pajama days are helpful to me..... I agree that it's a good and safe place to vent.... Another hug and a blessing.... xo
for what it's worth
this particular forum is slower that winter molasses. ds is a big web site with lots of more active forums and some amazing support available. it might worth a surf to see if there are any more active forums which might help you cope with all this.