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Letters

‘Family Is More Important’: A Promise to Leave Drugs Behind

By

Ebony

Ebony writes from a prison in WA.

A green charcoal illustration of a family standing next to each other.

Ethan Cassidy

Hi About Time,

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My name is Ebony my cell mate Vanessa showed me this newspaper so I thought I’d give it a go to write to people out there.

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I will be in the women’s prison till next year. September 2027 is my parole and I hope for it to go fast so I can be back out there with my kids.

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I am just writing in so I can leave a message for other women who think it’s okay to do drugs: think again coz me being in here has made me realise that drugs are not worth it, family is more important.

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When I get out on parole, I can promise my kids that I will not touch drugs ever again.

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Thanks for reading.

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Love to all my family and friends,

From Ebony

Date Published

October 28, 2026

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