A loved one in prison support in Italy
For families of incarcerated people. Talk with people in Italy who know what it is like, find help near you, and join the worldwide circle too. Free, always.
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From people who came through it
“Hi, you. I was where you are nearly four years ago. The worst part was visits on Saturdays. Last month I had people round for dinner. Things come back, slower than you'd like but they do.”
Brave Basil · been through a loved one in prison“To the one just starting this: the first days are the hardest. The silence, the questions. You will learn to live with it. Find one person you can talk to, even if it's just to say nothing. The phone calls will hurt, but they also connect. And your children, they are stronger than you think. They will ask questions. You don't have to have all the answers. Just keep going. The worst is over, and you are still here.”
Snowy Prairie · been through a loved one in prison“About three years ago, that was me. It was phone calls that cut off and I couldn't see past it. I went on vacation in the summer and actually relaxed. It's slow, but it does come back. Keep going, even slowly.”
Marisol H. · been through a loved one in prison“I was right where you are about three years ago. It was my husband got 4 years and I couldn't see past it. I can talk about it now without falling apart. It's slow, but it does come back.”
Lost Bramble · been through a loved one in prison