ISSUE NO. 20
MARCH 2026

Letters

About Time dedicates many of its pages to publishing the letters of people in prison, as well as from their family and friends.

This is the centrepiece of the paper: a platform for people to share their experiences and learn from each other.

Latest

Conquering Prison Life

By Cooky

Throughout my prison sentence, the only consistent thing has been my training – the rest has been a rollercoaster.

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3 MIN READ
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By Daniel

I hate making pizza bases from scratch – it’s hard, messy and bread just works really well.

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1 MIN READ
By Chris

Buddhism teaches that pain is a part of being human, not a failure. Thoughts are not who you are, change is always possible because nothing is permanent. There is beauty in the idea that peace isn’t something you chase, it’s something you uncover when you stop clinging.

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2 MIN READ
By Deanno

I just want to get back to my home state WA so I can do my time with my family support where I’m happy and have all my supports.

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1 MIN READ

Previous Editions

ISSUE NO. 10
May 2025

Brotherhood of the Glen

By Paul

And from that day on, my very first day, I wasn’t alone – I had 27 brothers and we all looked out for each other.

2 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 10
May 2025

For Granted

Anonymous

Sometimes we take things for granted, like our freedom. I've only been in prison a short time compared to some, but I still feel the pinch.

2 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 10
May 2025

No Judgement

By Debora

I wonder how it will be when we are released to the outside world, which has not stopped since we have been here.

2 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 10
May 2025

Don’t Give Up: Reading and Writing

By George

After being incarcerated in 2017 at 40 years old, I thought this would be my opportunity to finally learn how to spell.

3 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 9
April 2025

Finding Solace in Art

By Ethan

When I paint, I'm not in prison anymore. I'm lost for hours in my artwork.

3 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 9
April 2025

Someone To Talk To

By Kyle

I’d think there are a lot of inmates looking for someone to talk to, for some people it might help with the healing process.

2 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 9
April 2025

Staying Clean

By Weena

Since having my first ever grandson nearly 3 years ago now, it’s made me realise that I not only want to change, but I need to do it not only for myself but for my family.

2 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 9
April 2025

A Letter From the U.S.A!

By Jean

My name is Jean. I am a wiry spitfire, 65 years young, and incarcerated for the past 24 years with a L.W.O.P. (Life Without Parole) sentence.

3 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 9
April 2025

We Can Do Better on Health Management

By Alexander

Prison doesn't easily allow outside support to provide the love and care many inmates require, let alone access professional support.

3 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 9
April 2025

To Women Behind These Concrete Walls

By D

We have a voice, but through the system, our voices are muted. We are mothers, sisters, daughters, and even grandmothers.

2 MIN READ

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