Keeping My Head Out of Trouble
By Stellios
I just keep my head out of trouble and out of politics, lol. I find the time goes very quickly when I keep a great routine going for myself.
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.
I just keep my head out of trouble and out of politics, lol. I find the time goes very quickly when I keep a great routine going for myself.
As a devoted mother having to accept the fact that my son was going to prison was soul destroying.
This letter is to remind you all that, as Sistas, we need to be there for one another to raise women up.
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.
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.
Anyone who has spent a significant amount of time in prison can relate to the concept of prison rituals and routines.
We have limited options regarding studying whilst incarcerated. I am midway through an arts degree, however, once I am released, I am re-routing towards politics/law.
I recently have been put in the medium precinct, and I had put a request form asking what the costs were to order the Examiner newspaper.
My first time in jail was a shock to the system. I have learned quickly that routine is key. Getting your exercise, diet, mental health, maintaining social encounters; it truly helps.
I write to extend feedback – re: your monthly paper. I must say that it was with more than the usual measuring spoon of interest that most here @ MRC welcomed its arrival.
12 months into being remanded in custody. I’m still yet to be sentenced – hence I can’t see the end at all.
I wonder how it will be when we are released to the outside world, which has not stopped since we have been here.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Our external world has so many options and choices, to have, do and be, we even have greater control of this world, more than we have ever had before, yet we are still suffering.

I am the volunteer garden billet and some of my responsibilities are garden plot allocation and seed distribution.


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