Lester
I just came out of rehab for alcohol, and can understand your frustration. When I got the chance to use the payphone to call home, there were always people waiting, within earshot, to use it next. It's hard to have a decent conversation in that environment. Also, the daily news, from inside, doesn't change much, so there's not much to share. A highlight of my stay was family day, once a week. Even then, no privacy, and lectures and meetings the entire day. We called it our "conjugated" visit. The main goal was reached, sobriety. Next goal, stay sober.