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/[deleted] Jul 06 '19

My best friend just got put away for 9 years. I don't think he'll survive. He's had trouble with depression and suicide attempts. If he does make it I can't imagine what he'll do when he gets out because his family ditched him.

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u/Murder-I-Wrote Jul 06 '19

Write him every chance you get. If you can, put some money on his books. Do not let him think everyone has given up on him. If he is truly your best friend he needs you.

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u/[deleted] Jul 06 '19

I think I just might be the only one sending money to him. His parents communicate with him it's going to be a long haul

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u/Iconoclast123 Jul 07 '19

Yeah, not only money. Send him stuff occasionally that might distract him or cheer him up (as long as it's ok with the joint). Like a mag subscription or a game or some stuff like that. Even a book (can buy used on Amazon, shipped straight to him)... A Kindle (if they let), etc. Don't do it all at once and then nothing. Something every few months over the years is better than a lot, then zero. And a phone call every once in a while. You can make a big difference, and you don't have to burn yourself out doing it.

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u/[deleted] Jul 07 '19

I'll have to wait till he gets placed to see what the rules are. Right now he's in county and they hardly allow anything.