Tales From Inside – Day 1

My daughter is in prison. She’s been in prison since June 2008. But really she’s been in jail or rehab or prison since 2006. Boy, it’s amazing how long it’s been when you try to figure it out. She is due home next year, hopefully by April. I am so ready to have her home.

Now, she has finally grown up, or at least she seems to have. You never really know until she is out in the real world facing real challenges and overcomes them.

In July I suggested that she start a blog about life in prison. I thought that would be so cool. I have found it really interesting what they put them through and thought other people might too. And when she got a comment, I could print it out, mail it to her, and then have her mail back an answer, which I could type back into the blog.

She really liked the idea, but not only for her sake but also for the idea it might help others. People that might read the blog and realize they don’t want to go there.

Last night while I was talking to a friend on the phone I realized that it would also be helpful to see my perspective. It has not been the easiest time having your daughter on drugs, have police at your door, her getting arrested, the times in court, the times in jail, rehab, times back in jail, and now in prison.

And now I’m raising my granddaughter.  I love her dearly, but Crystal is supposed to be raising her, I’m supposed to be spoiling her. You know?

Anyway, I’ll write more tomorrow.

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