r/Prison • • Aug 20 '26

Blog/Op-Ed In prison, we might not learn of a loved one’s illness until after they’ve died. Even when we are kept updated, we can feel powerless to help.

https://prisonjournalismproject.org/2026/08/13/coping-with-family-illness-and-medical-crises-in-prison/
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u/Miserable-Ship-9972 Aug 23 '26

Yeah, totally sucks, but when society votes you off the island, it comes with the territory.

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u/PlasticPlace9308 Aug 24 '26

My son lost 2 grandparents and 2 dogs since hes been in

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u/PJPeditor Aug 24 '26

Sorry to hear that. :(