midamericanman Posted December 3, 2016 Posted December 3, 2016 Not sure where else to post this. I know a a 24 year old woman in federal prison she's been there around a year now and I've been thinking of sending her some books and magazines and maybe adding a little money to her prison account. She's hundreds of miles from home and probably gets few if any visitors since her family is no great shakes. I feel she was railroaded into jail by people who used her to smuggle drugs across state line, mostly marijuana with a small amount of meth she may not have been aware of. This triggered a mandatory minimum sentence. I met her at work and soon discovered she lived in the apartment building almost next to me at the time. I'd describe our relationship as somewhere betwixt an acquaintance and a casual friendship. Still I was shocked to see the sentence that was given her and know how hard this must be on her now and after she is released in several years. I've had no contact with her since she stopped in my work last year several weeks before being convicted; she seemed more mature and responsible than I had ever seen her before and I wanted to believe she would have a chance at a new life going forward, alas... Never known her to be a reader but I hear in prison there's not much else to do any suggestions as to what to send her in regards to books and magazines that might appeal to a former party girl in her situation; she's kind of into a reflective religion now as well. Figure most of the guys she knew won't much care now that she's not available for the sex
grays Posted December 3, 2016 Posted December 3, 2016 Gosh, I don't know what she'd like but I'm sure a package from you would be such a nice thing for her. It's really nice of you to think of!
SoleMate Posted December 3, 2016 Posted December 3, 2016 I'd check with the prison as to what is permitted. They'll all have severe restrictions on what can be sent, as well as approved vendors required for books and magazines. Spending money in her prison acct will always be welcome, I'm sure. Friendly cards and letters will also mean a lot....even just ordinary updates, especially about her hometown or whatever is familiar to her. I'd steer clear of religion unless you're sure that you both share the same, it's just too easy to go wrong otherwise.
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