Welcome to the group...it is not easy to deal with other people's judgements and that's why I came here to DS. You will find a lot of support here and we will help you any way we can.

Welcome to DS. I know exactly where you are coming from. Like slc- that is why I needed to find somewhere I could go to where people would understand the nightmare i was going thru and not judge. We are here for you. If you need a shoulder to cry on or just need to vent you have our support. Hugs,klp

Many do not know our story either in this town if they do they all respect our privacy for no one has come up and said they did know.

A person has to be careful because even within your own family you will find the harshest of judgements when we all know dirt on them and forgave them long ago.

Seems as if some people just think they are not responsible while others they sure do not allow for troubles or anything at all for our loved ones. We give support no matter what to them but in turn they are making excuses and and at the same time telling others detestable things about how they have judged ours.

I have little patience with that coming from ones whom are close family or friends...or should I say used to be close! LOL!

I have told some in my family how close I am with ones here that they are closer than family...two of the 4 understand exactly what I am talking about...the other two...well....another story.

Just try not to let their judgements ruin you....by festering in your heart and inciting great dislike for them.....reminds me of Jesus on the torture stake....said Father Father forgive them for they do not know what they have done. sometimes I feel a little like I can not wait for the judgement on them....but then I remember...I should not judge either...it helps to not let hate come into my life!

Welcome to the group! We all care and are willing to listen.
If you would like to put your information of your loved one on the Parents of Prisoners Pen Pal List send me all the info...just like you sending yours mail...also youir screen name and name the loved one will recognize as you when we write them.We try to do this as often as possible like once a month..sometimes we are not all able to write that often...but we try to cheer them on to know we care about them. They need encouragement from people whom will not judge them harshly.

Welcome once again to the group!
Love and support!
Love Rhea

Welcome, this is a very good site. I talk about my son in prison, It helps me to talk about it. My son is doing 25 to life. If you want to know I will share. Its hard to have a son or daughter in prison, Mine is in a Ca. prison and I live in St Louis. HUgs Carol

Welcome. I only told my boss that of my son's situation because I needed to request time off for court, etc. Unfortunately, when I was off work at my son's sentencing, my younger son's school called and a co-worker overheard my supervisor talking about my situation. Thank God, she is a trustworthy individual. Other than that I would not volunteer my situation because of the culture in which I work. Blessings to you and to this group for being here :-)

Welcome to our little "family"....We are glad you found us and PROMISE to help you cope...we have all been there....

Do take care of yourself....

Love, Barbara

I'm glad that you found this group. It is a great place to ask advice about and everyone is here just to listen to what you have to say. No one judges anyone on this site. You'll meet a lot of great people. We've all been through what you're going through so you can ask any of us anything and if we don't know the answer then someone will suggest who might know the answers to your questions.
Take Care. Love, Georgia

Such a positive great group!
I love you gals so much!

Glad you came to join our family....each of you and the new ones tooo...that may be reading and yet not posting!

We do honestly care this much about each other!

Welcome..once again!
Love Rhea

Welcome to the group. I have a feeling that many people who act as if they have no problems are either in denial or have their heads stuck in the sand. I am very selective about who I share with.
Whether you share with others or not is a very personal decision. And as for those who think they are better than others, don't give them the time of day. Their attitude proves what they are really like.
Hold your head high and know that you are every bit as good, if not better than they are.
Donna

Welcome to the group
I just got back intouch with my son after 13 years. Best thing to happen to me in a long time. Life is to short to waite. Do to health I may not be here long and have a lot to make up for. I even found out im a grandpa. Best to not put it off. He probable needs you as much as you need him. Peace and Love Terry

P.S. there is atleast one guy here !!!!!!!

Welcome to our Family. You will find that this is a Awesome Support Group. And it really does help to let things out and not let them build up inside of you. It also helps knowing that you are not alone. That is the one fact that has really gotten me to cope with my son being in prison. Just knowing I can come here and talk, vent, cry or whatever I need to do and the folks here understands how I am feeling. I am sending you a Big Hug of Support. Sincerely,Karen

A BIG WELCOME TO THE GROUP AND NEVER THINK THAT OTHERS DONT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS. EVERYONE HAS SKELETONS IN THERE CLOSET HUGS WENDY

I glad I found this group I have only told 2 people so far one helped me firgue out how to use the court website so I can see when his court dates are. it helps to know others feel the way you do.

Hi! I wanted you to know that you won't be able to talk to everyone but you can talk to someone.We are here! My son is in prison and its hard.Hang in there..