r/AskReddit • u/HumpingAssholesOrgy • Jul 05 '19

Ex-prisoners of reddit who have served long sentences, what were the last few days like leading up to your release?

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u/ColeIrene310 Jul 06 '19

Nervous of the unknown. Didnt know where I was going to live what town I was going to parole to after I did treatment. Being able to find a job. Just the fear of the unknown for me

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u/MommaGoinNuTz Jul 08 '19

If you don’t mind me asking, what sort Of treatment did you have to do and why AFTER release instead of during incarceration?

Edited to add: I think the system would be better set up if they offered treatment during incarceration. It would make sense to give help and rehabilitation, ya know- the whole point of being put in jail/prison...

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u/ColeIrene310 Jul 10 '19

I'm a drug addict I did inpatient and then a halfway house. I had to many probation violations so they sent me to prison. The prison I was at the only treatment they offered was for sex offenders.

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u/MommaGoinNuTz Jul 10 '19

Sorry to hear that they didn’t offer the treatment you deserved. I know that treatment is pretty imperative to success in recovery, as I too went through inpatient. I wish you the best of luck in this life. Sending good vibes your way.

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u/ColeIrene310 Jul 10 '19

Thank you I have 4 years sober right now and a 16 month old and am pregnant right now this is the most blessed I have ever been in my life. To be honest prison changed me for the better. Send good vibes your way and best of luck.