New person to all.

[concernprty]

Hello, all I am new to this and would welcome any advise and help for myslf and my family. My son is to surrender to FCI Maryland Jan 5th.

[PoohRay]

Welcome! I am pretty new here myself but I have found the PTO family to be very helpful and supportive. Everyone is great!

[canthelpbutwait]

welcome to the site.. & to the pto fam

[rayswifey]

welcome to pto feel free to pm me anytime if you have any questions or just need someone to talk to.

[InsomniaCT]

Hi, i'm new as well...I'm glad that you are looking for support before your son goes in--I expect that the holidays will be bitterweet for you. I would recommend trying to get as familiar as possible with this facility, because the more you can understand the rules the more it helps (I can't really say it's easier). I think that this is the link to where he is headed: http://www.bop.gov/inmate_programs/index.jsp Hang in there, and if you're feeling alone all you have to do is reach out...there are phenomenal, smart & sensitive people here.

[Patrickj]

Originally Posted by concernprty

Hello, all I am new to this and would welcome any advise and help for myslf and my family. My son is to surrender to FCI Maryland Jan 5th.

As someone who has been inside just continue to give your love and support to your son, also don't pay attention to what other people say about people that go to prison Most families have a family member who has been to prison, or is in prison now.
PTO is a very good place for information and support welcome aboard. If you have any questions feel free to P.M. (private message ) me. I will do what I can to help you as well as the others here

[cornered]

Welcome aboard!

[light at end]

Welcome. Just take this journey one step at a time. It's gonna be a long, hard journey but it's a journey that you can get through.

[Three2Me]

Welcome to site I am fairly new here also. But have found everyone friendly and helpful. If you wanna chat pm me anytime.

[TammyK]

Welcome. I think one thing we all learn early on with prison bids is to be patient. Sometimes things seem to move at a snails pace (like day to day progress) but pretty soon all those days add up to a month, etc. Another is that no question or situation is a dumb one unless you don't ask about it. It was good to see you post right up front -- don't be shy. We're all here to help as much as we can, even if that means only listening to you venting. It's a healthy way to get frustrations out. Again, welcome aboard. May all proceed smoothly for you.

[Miss Superwoman]

Welcome to a place to home and to people that will treat you like family.