Upsetnneedhelp

Well my son got a job delivering lunch and dinner trays to the segregation unit. The guards do not like to do it because it is so dangerous. However, he is going back to the county jail for his new cases. His parole agent immediately returned him to prison when he was arrested as he violated parole. It seems like he enjoyed getting out of his cell to work so, hoping, he will return to the job when his new cases are over. Thank goodness, his attempt murder charge was downgraded to fleeing and eluding law enforcement. Not sure why he didn't get a DWI though. I attend the Families Anonymous meeting once a week and find it much better than Alanon.

suki44883

I'm glad he got a job. Feeling useful can make someone feel worthwhile.

allforcnm

Im glad he got a job, but that is pretty scary that the guards are afraid to do it. From what you posted before it didn't sound like he was trying to do anything but flee the police. It was a horrible situation but I'm not sure a attempted murder charge was ever warranted and they probably recognized that. Im glad you found something that is helping you - Families Anonymous. I use private therapy to help me; there are lots of options out there. Its good you kept looking until you found something that worked for you.

Seren

I'm so happy to hear it, Upset!

bluebelle

Yay. That's good news,

LoveMeNow

Happy to read your son is making positive decisions. Let's hope this is just one in a long line of them.

Upsetnneedhelp

He will have quite a long time to think about his life. The fact that he was on parole for less than 3 months when he was re-arrested is not going to look. He told me some of the older convicts were looking down on him for working inside. Hopefully, he realizes that he doesn't have to be a career criminal and convict for the rest of his life.

Carlotta

That s definitely a step in the right direction.

Ann

I'm glad you are in a support group for you. Keeping you and your son in my prayers.

Hugs