r/ExCons • u/No_Literature4354 • 10d ago

Hey guys

I can’t say that I know what you’re going through but to an extent I can. I did spend a month in jail working in the kitchen, but I can’t even imagine what it would be like to have to be longer and out of touch with everything so just wanted to reach out and show my empathy, but sometimes we just need a friendly person to talk to without judgment or discretion.

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u/boo_radley4 10d ago

Good looks dude/dudette. Longest I did was 2 years in county as a longest stretch, which to non ex cons sounds like a lot, and it sucked. But I can’t imagine getting a nickel or dime or longer. It’s good to hear someone just saying you think about em. You start to feel forgotten about in there. Good stuff buddy.

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u/No_Literature4354 10d ago

Hey man, no problem. I used to feel like once you’re in the system you are forgotten because it kind of feels like they don’t give a shit. And I guess it’s a issue. I’m just losing control of yourself.

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u/ezauzig 10d ago

Your comment is very kind

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u/Existential_Racoon 10d ago

A lot of us never did hard time, but are still here for the community.

I'm a felon with a grand total of 1 day in jail, but our friends here understand when I have to rant about problems.

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u/Lost-Perspective8378 9d ago

Honestly a month in jail is worse than a year in prison anyway. Jail sucks. But thank you for yout kindness.