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.

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Trying to make the most of it

bbh3294
bbh3294

After reading a few posts I now do not feel so alone. My fiancé was sentenced to 15 years, but he only has to serve 5 before being eligible for parole and all. I have no clue about the legal system and how it works so I am lost. I feel like my heart has been ripped out of my chest and stomped on. I can’t eat or sleep. I just want to lay in bed and cry. I just keep waiting for him to walk in the door. Seeing some of you who have men who will be gone for 10 makes me feel foolish for being upset about 5, but I just feel so lost. I was hoping to find a group like this because I know I am not alone in this and I know it eventually has to get better. I just wish I knew when. 

Webb
Webb
it will get better, heard the saying it gets worse before it gets better trust my my boyfriend has been sentenced to 16years, and has to do 2573 days before coming home! keep yourself busy and keep in contact as much ad you can. these 5 years will fly! xx
Ms.901996C
Ms.901996C
You're not alone. Stay strong bbh....
Suchaslife
Suchaslife
Hey, this is like morning for a lost loved one it really is it sucks.
5 years while that sounds like a lot it will go faster then you think, please keep yourself busy find a hobby, write to him, do set a budget you will need it, dont watch prison shows they will only upset you and besides they are mostly fake. Do keep coming here it will help and we do get it.
Please if your depression gets worse please see your doctor they can help even with how messed up your health system is.
LadyJay
LadyJay
Everyone hit all the notes so ill just say no youre not alone yes you will be ok yes it will pass and yes it will get better! Just be strong and reach out when you need to. Theres people on here all the time.... We check on each other and we offer as much as we can cuz weve all been there or are right there with you!!! Prayers for some peace and comfort!