ISSUE NO. 23
JUNE 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

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.

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Sending Love to My Son

By Anonymous

As a devoted mother having to accept the fact that my son was going to prison was soul destroying.

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Willy Pleasance
By Anonymous

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

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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.

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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.

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By Dane

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

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By Gabrielle

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.

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By Luke

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.

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By Kane

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.

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Previous Editions

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
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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
ISSUE NO. 9
April 2025

The Secret to Living is Giving

By Konrad

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.

2 MIN READ
ISSUE NO. 8
March 2025

Sustainable Gardening

By George

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

2 MIN READ

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