I am Aidan. I am 30, and this is my 12th time on remand since 2019.
Let me start by stating that once you are in the cells the saying “it is what it is” feels relevant. It most certainly is what it is.
But everyone gets an end date, and all I can say is find what motivates you and use it to fall on, because inmates are all doing hard miles and in the end the only one you can rely on is yourself.
This is a dark thought, but what motivates you will end up being something that lights your longest days.
How to approach the officers: the less time you are in front of them the better.
Thank you About Time, and I think we should be able to include our CRN to find pen pals.
Thank you again.
I am Aidan. I am 30, and this is my 12th time on remand since 2019.
Let me start by stating that once you are in the cells the saying “it is what it is” feels relevant. It most certainly is what it is.
But everyone gets an end date, and all I can say is find what motivates you and use it to fall on, because inmates are all doing hard miles and in the end the only one you can rely on is yourself.
This is a dark thought, but what motivates you will end up being something that lights your longest days.
How to approach the officers: the less time you are in front of them the better.
Thank you About Time, and I think we should be able to include our CRN to find pen pals.
Thank you again.
Hi Aidan, thank you for your letter. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to include CRNs in our letters. We know there is a strong want and need for pen pal programs, but About Time is unable to organise those, unfortunately. Keep writing to us!
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