Interview with Harry, Qtip, Hanna, DoneMyTime, Linda, Missy, Josh, Alex and Chrissy
JM: What else would you want a friend or family member to know if they have a loved one going to this jail? Harry: Find someone that you can talk to on the outside. It gets really
lonely being in jail with no one to talk to on the outside. Luckily I
had a fiance to call daily that kept me in good spirits. If I had to
serve over a month I really think I would have gone crazy. Qtip: just make sure to talk to them write them or
something jail gets loney....its nice to hear from
people who care about you Hanna: Don't go back once your out! Write a lot of letters while you are in.
Use the time while you are in there to really think about your life
and where it is going.. it is never too late to turn things around! DoneMyTime: Pray to God and ask for forgivenss and guidance
to a better life. Ask God for patience and keep
you covered under the blood of Jesus for
protection. You can't trick God and the
Jailers..they are too experienced and know all
tricks Linda: CHECK ON YOUR LOVE ONES EVEN IF IT'S VIA LETTER.
YOU HAVE GOOD AND BAD WORKING AT THE JAIL. IF
THEY ARE HAVING PROBLEMS BEHIND BARS A QUIET SOUL
NEVER IS HEARD.WRITE AN GRIEVENCE AGAINST THE
GUARD YOU'RE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH. YOU THINK IT
DON'T HELP BUT IT HELP ME GGET A BED AND TO SEE
NURSE FOR MEDICINE. Missy: STICK BY YOU'RE LOVED ONE INSIDE THOSE WALLS
BECAUSE WITHOUT HELP FROM THE OUTSIDE THEY DONT
HAVE ANYONE.AND ARE SUBJECT TO BEING
MISTREATED.AND JAIL CAN OPEN YOU'RE EYE'S TO ALOT
OF THINGS. Josh: It is boring. If possible, have someone send you
books. Books must be submitted in compliance with
the rules. Alex: Mind your business and cooperate with the guards
and you should do fine. There are worse jails in
worse towns you could wind up at. Boredom will
probably be what does you in worst.
JM: If somebody knows they will be serving time in this jail what is your advice to them? Harry: Just do what's asked of you, and do not try to cheat the system. Just
try to do your time, keep your head up, and pray to your higher
power to give you strength. Make sure you get some exercise and
try to eat. found keeping a journal helped me get through he hard
times. I would act like I was writing someone on the outside, which
you could do. But I did it for myself. Qtip: just do what they say and get the hell out of there ;) Hanna: Don't disrespect anyone in there. You are no better then anybody!
Even if the guards are in a sour mood, don't be rude. Remember
you are an inmate. Play a lot of cards, and listen to a lot of stories,
there is a lot to learn in there. DONT listen to jail house lawyers!!!
They all claim to know what is going to happen with your case! DoneMyTime: Don't look at the time as punishment. View it as
time out to get yourself organized and write to
everyone including yourself. Your life look more
real to you, when it is in words. Plan for short
term and long term. Read the books they have in
library..avoid sharing razors, and anything else
with other inmates.. remember dry blood on
shaving razors can transmit H.I.V, hepatitus,
and other infectious diseases.... don't create
more problems for yourself this is not your
career or permanent home.. Linda: STAY THE HELL OUT OF JAIL. DON'T GIVE THEM THE
PLEASURE OF SEEING YOU AGAINE. Missy: LEARN FROM YOU'RE MISTAKES AND NEVER MAKE THE SAME
MISTAKE TWICE.STAY TO YOURSELF AND KEEP PEOPLE OUT
OF YOU'RE BUSINESS.OH AND DON'T LET PEOPLE TAKE
ADVANTAGE OF YOU. Josh: Stay out of trouble and try to alleviate to
boredom with reading material. Many people are
annoying, so resist temptation to argue or fight. Chrissy: DONT GO BECAUSE ITS NOT CLEAN AND ITS NO WHERE
FOR ANY ONE TO BE....