Go to jail for the first time

Going to jail for the first time is hard, especially if you come from a very conservative background and have not had the opportunity to meet anyone who has been incarcerated before. My goal is to share a little information about the incarceration process so that newbies can know what to expect.

Everybody makes mistakes

If this is the first time you’ve been to jail, you probably feel like you’ve made a bigger mistake than anyone else in the world, or that you’re one of the unfortunate few who actually got caught. Don’t worry, this is not true; in fact, it is most likely that he has known a person who has been in prison at some point in his life. Going to jail isn’t something people brag about, and it’s surprisingly easy to keep a secret. Everyone has made a big mistake at some point in their life, and just as most people learn to overcome these errors in judgment, one day you will come out of this experience a better person.

Remember that the other inmates are not that different from you.

Another common misunderstanding that most first-time inmates have is that they are different from everyone else in jail. While it’s true that some offenders (especially repeat offenders) may not have learned lessons from their prison experiences, most people who are incarcerated are really trying to become better people like you. You will definitely meet people similar to you in jail; try to be the kind of friend you are looking for for them. This will make your time go by much faster.

Try to find something to help pass the time.

Some inmates prefer to play cards or read books. Some prisons have prison industry programs that allow inmates to learn new trades, skills, and even earn money. Some jails offer college courses to inmates. Take advantage of all the opportunities available to you and you will find that time will pass much faster. Whether you are one month old or five years old, you will pass this test, and if you work towards it, one day your life will be better than you ever anticipated. Keep your head up and try to be a better person for as long as you do.