I am new to this site. I have been struggling with the fact that my son doesn't have an exit date. He has been in prison since September of 2014 he is close enough to visit although I don't have transport I ride with family members once a month. His appeal has gone before the judges and I am anxious and sick. No news yet. I spent the first year crying every day going from praying to begging God to fix this. I struggle with family members who have been hateful. I don't know how to keep my stress level down. Going to therapy. I feel alone. No one wants to hear about my son all his friends are gone. His fiancee left. Just don't know how to keep going and it looks like for ever for him. Sorry I'm sad
Thanks Anne I'm trying not to be stressed I have had to distance myself from some family members. Was in the E R about a month ago. Blood pressure was so high I was afraid of having a stroke. I just feel beat up some times. I don't work I have been disabled for 15 yrs from a very bad car accident. My son has an appeal that is in process the waiting and the unknown are the hardest. Want to say thanks to all of you for your help.
I am sorry your son may be looking at a life sentence, my son is serving a 28 to 50 year sentence. I try not to think about tomorrow.
Seeking counseling would be helpful, it helped me but the cost was too much to handle with every thing else. I do take a little pill every night, I don't cry anymore that medication won't let me.
You really do find who your true friends are
Praying for your son and you and your family. I will leave you with one of my favorite scriptures Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you declares th Lord; plans to prosper you and not to harm you; plans to give you Hope and a Future.
One day at a time is usually enough for me to deal with this. I cannot afford to think what forever will feel like. live for today and share those moments with him. He can live them through you and you can be an example of how to do that. He is blessed to have you. get rid of those that you don't need and find new inspirations...Blessings to you. Counseling is helping me too. Hugs Becky
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I am sorry your son may be looking at a life sentence, my son is serving a 28 to 50 year sentence. I try not to think about tomorrow.
Seeking counseling would be helpful, it helped me but the cost was too much to handle with every thing else. I do take a little pill every night, I don't cry anymore that medication won't let me.
You really do find who your true friends are
Praying for your son and you and your family. I will leave you with one of my favorite scriptures Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you declares th Lord; plans to prosper you and not to harm you; plans to give you Hope and a Future.
Hugs Deb
One day at a time is usually enough for me to deal with this. I cannot afford to think what forever will feel like. live for today and share those moments with him. He can live them through you and you can be an example of how to do that. He is blessed to have you. get rid of those that you don't need and find new inspirations...Blessings to you. Counseling is helping me too. Hugs Becky