Mother losing her child..

[RachaelN]

I am new to this and know nothing about the way this prison stuff works. I just know I am scared to death for my 18 year old son. He has to serve 5 years for burglary. He has been in & out of trouble from a very young age. Every time we went in front of the judge he would only get a slap on the hand. And the fingers would be pointed at my ex & I as parents. My mother took guardianship of him when he was 16. Things never got any better because he was always bailed out of what ever trouble he got into. Most of his problems were his choice of friends. Well his girlfriend had a baby girl Oct 8th of last year. I know being a daddy was what would change his outlook on life. He loves her so much! Unfortunately his trouble came before her. She just turned a year old and there is so much of her life that he has missed. It really kills me inside to see her try to touch his hand through the glass. I know he hurts because he can't touch her. My goodness, she will be 5 when he gets out. I got a call yesterday from another inmate saying he was sent off that morning. Even though I was expecting the phone call would come it really hit me hard. I am really scared for him. And not being able to talk to him or have any contact while he is diagnostic is going to drive me crazy. I know he has to serve his punishment but it is hard. I tried to get some info and it seems like no-one wants to help. These people were just plain out rude! I am glad I stumbled across this forum ......I hope it helps me through this process. I know GOD will get us through this tough time. My heart hurts!

[TexasDust]

Originally Posted by RachaelN

I am new to this and know nothing about the way this prison stuff works. I just know I am scared to death for my 18 year old son. He has to serve 5 years for burglary. He has been in & out of trouble from a very young age. Every time we went in front of the judge he would only get a slap on the hand. And the fingers would be pointed at my ex & I as parents. My mother took guardianship of him when he was 16. Things never got any better because he was always bailed out of what ever trouble he got into. Most of his problems were his choice of friends. Well his girlfriend had a baby girl Oct 8th of last year. I know being a daddy was what would change his outlook on life. He loves her so much! Unfortunately his trouble came before her. She just turned a year old and there is so much of her life that he has missed. It really kills me inside to see her try to touch his hand through the glass. I know he hurts because he can't touch her. My goodness, she will be 5 when he gets out. I got a call yesterday from another inmate saying he was sent off that morning. Even though I was expecting the phone call would come it really hit me hard. I am really scared for him. And not being able to talk to him or have any contact while he is diagnostic is going to drive me crazy. I know he has to serve his punishment but it is hard. I tried to get some info and it seems like no-one wants to help. These people were just plain out rude! I am glad I stumbled across this forum ......I hope it helps me through this process. I know GOD will get us through this tough time. My heart hurts!

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[Kimmie40]

I miss my son so much!!! I just can not wait for that first phone call for him to tell me he is ok!!

[mamalion]

Originally Posted by Kimmie40

I miss my son so much!!! I just can not wait for that first phone call for him to tell me he is ok!!

O know the first call is gonna be so exciting hearing his voice and oh man all the questions.....Hope he calls you soon..

[RachaelN]

Kimmie40....I am experiencing the same feelings that you are! It's been 3 days since I last talked to my son. It feels like a enternity. Not knowing what is going on is the hardest. Give it to the good lord above. God won't bring them to what he won't bring them through.I will keep you and your son in my prayers!

[RachaelN]

My son was sent to Diagnostic and Classification Prison Jackson Georgia. Does anyone have any info about this place? I called on Friday. The lady said I have to call back Monday for any info.

[Kimmie40]

Originally Posted by mamalion

O know the first call is gonna be so exciting hearing his voice and oh man all the questions.....Hope he calls you soon..

Me too!! but I heard from other people on here that he might not be able to call because it is so hard to get a phone. there are 1200 people in there and it is first come first serve, but they did say once he gets moved to his permanent place, then he will be calling all the time. Can't wait... all I wanna know is if he is ok. Hopefully I will get a letter soon. that will ease my mind a little.

[mamalion]

Originally Posted by Kimmie40

Me too!! but I heard from other people on here that he might not be able to call because it is so hard to get a phone. there are 1200 people in there and it is first come first serve, but they did say once he gets moved to his permanent place, then he will be calling all the time. Can't wait... all I wanna know is if he is ok. Hopefully I will get a letter soon. that will ease my mind a little.

That is true in quarentine there are so many inmates that it is hard but just be patient when he has reached his facility he will be calling,calling,calling..

[LivByFaithMOM]

Originally Posted by Kimmie40

My son just went to Prison on the 22!! What sucks is that the day that they took him I was suppose to go visit him. He was sentence on the 12 for 29months to 10 yrs, and it took us almost two wks to get everything situated. phone hooked up for him to call and him getting in the paperwork for the visit, and then they take him. I talked to him the day before it happened, and he said the guard told him that they weren't going to take him until next wk. What a surprise we got when it was the next morning. It sucked!! I was so devastated!! I cried actually I screamed when they told me they took him, but there was nothing I could do.
I joined this forum because I am going to need some support from people that are going through the same thing. Hopefully we can help each other through these tuff times.

Hi Kimmie40...I know how you feel...when my son was in the transfer unit, we were almost at the mark to be able to get a contact visit and I could just imagine holding him so tight and not letting go until they told us to break it up...but two days before that visit, they moved him five hours north so we had to wait another 30 days for our contact visit...hang in there kimmie...and it helped me to SCREAM too...many times!!! pm me if you ever want to talk...God Bless!!!

[minnesodamac@yahoo.com]

I so understand this pain. I'm over 500 miles from where my son is. It's tough to see him and when I have the chance the visiting times are changed. My son has been in prison since 1999. My heart goes out to you. The guards say crap like "oh, he won't be moved until next week" but they never know what they're talking about. I miss my son. All this started because he suffered a head injury which removed the inhibitions that prevent all of us from just acting on impulse without thinking. But that was never given serious consideration when he was going through his trial. And of course he'll never get treatment in prison other than them throwing various drugs at him. It's so frustrating to be a parent and to not be able to protect our children.