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 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 feel where previous governments have failed is by not informing victims and the community about the role that parole serves to protect the community.
Each time I am released, there is a tightening of the orders or other orders that I have had to adhere to, whereby I feel less and less valued as a human being.
Just thought I’d send in some words of comfort to those having a hard time.
Included is a poem written by Michael and my honest response of encouragement. May it offer hope to anyone who challenges themselves to choose to heal toward being a quality human.
Hatred and distrust of others will only increase the number of offenders in society. And that will produce terrible outcomes for all involved.
There is no way to accurately make judgement on someone for what they have done or are doing at times in their lives.
I think lived experience support services are an important reintegration tool, as well as an important support for those who are still inside, knowing that there are positive experiences and paths for us post release.
You can compare it to a raging river that drags you along its muddy banks as it flows.
With all that constantly on my mind, I can’t help but wonder what can be done to help the mental health of our fellow inmates around Australia. So I’ve come up with an idea!
This is one of my many thoughts on all the moments in life I may have taken for granted – of memories of my younger years. And here’s to us all making new memories, whether in our youth or mature years.
I won’t even mention how expensive basic vegetables have gotten for us for the risk of sending somebody into shock.
The issue I wish to discuss with everyone is something I’m dealing with personally myself right now and I know for a fact I’m not the only one!
If I get to the end of my sentence (another 13 months), then I will be dropped into a motel for three days, then after that, I’m on my own. It doesn’t seem fair.
I read your paper the night previous, and a part of me that previously was dead or dying suddenly felt alive and connected to others with similar struggles and trauma.
I was determined to strive for something different. I wanted to make a difference. I wanted to be honest, open-minded and willing today.
In March 2024, I completed a program called Mates for Inmates. It was a program where we had dogs that came in from the Lord Smith’s Dog Home that needed to be retrained so they could be rehomed to those looking to adopt a dog so they can eventually find their forever home.
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