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Abstract

The expectation to do the absolute impossible is so overwhelming. The majority of us are working toward change. It’s a terribly slow process. I personally don’t feel it would be so slow if we received the help and encouragement we were promised upon being sent to prison. I have written a series of letters that discuss some of our thoughts and feelings to the people who affect or are affected by the prison system. These letters range from the prisoners all the way up to the President of the United States. They are not directed toward any one prison, but all prisons in America. While we live inside the prison, we are not allowed to speak of what we want or need. We are the silent voices crying out loud. I have been given an opportunity to write about my experiences. I have chosen to try to speak for inmates in general. As I mentioned earlier, I am not focusing on one prison, but all prisons, for women and for men. I am not addressing every single issue. I have chosen to be direct and to the point, as I know no other way. I hope these letters will empower other prisoners to speak what needs to be spoken rather than continue to say what is expected of us when the public is involved. The truth needs to be told. I will not apologize if I offend you. What I will do is ask you to look inside yourself and ask, “Why am I offended?” Is it because this issue is so close to home? If so, ask yourself, “What can I do, starting right now, to make a change?”

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