ISSUE NO. 13
August 2025
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Letters

Finding Light in the Darkness

Willy Pleasance

I am Aidan. I am 30, and this is my 12th time on remand since 2019.

Let me start by stating that once you are in the cells the saying “it is what it is” feels relevant. It most certainly is what it is.

But everyone gets an end date, and all I can say is find what motivates you and use it to fall on, because inmates are all doing hard miles and in the end the only one you can rely on is yourself.

This is a dark thought, but what motivates you will end up being something that lights your longest days.

How to approach the officers: the less time you are in front of them the better.

Thank you About Time, and I think we should be able to include our CRN to find pen pals.

Thank you again.

I am Aidan. I am 30, and this is my 12th time on remand since 2019.

Let me start by stating that once you are in the cells the saying “it is what it is” feels relevant. It most certainly is what it is.

But everyone gets an end date, and all I can say is find what motivates you and use it to fall on, because inmates are all doing hard miles and in the end the only one you can rely on is yourself.

This is a dark thought, but what motivates you will end up being something that lights your longest days.

How to approach the officers: the less time you are in front of them the better.

Thank you About Time, and I think we should be able to include our CRN to find pen pals.

Thank you again.

Sistas, Support Each Other!

By Anonymous

This letter is to remind you all that, as Sistas, we need to be there for one another to raise women up.

Letters

ISSUE NO. 23

2 MIN READ

Strip Searches

By Nikita

It’s daunting enough when you get arrested by police, then placed into custody and thrown into a cell. Then you have to go through a degrading strip search.

Letters

ISSUE NO. 23

1 MIN READ

If It’s Broken, Then Fix It

By Andrew

I’ve spent most of my adult life behind bars, and I’m not proud to say it. It’s been such a bloody waste.

Letters

ISSUE NO. 23

3 MIN READ

Routine is Good, Not Bad

By Dane

Anyone who has spent a significant amount of time in prison can relate to the concept of prison rituals and routines.

Letters

ISSUE NO. 23

3 MIN READ

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