Notice to new members intending to register - from January 9th 2012

#1momma · #1 06-01-2012, 11:38 PM

OMG!! My son will be so relieved to know that I found a community that may help us to get through these next 8 years. He just turned 21 on 5/23/2012. He was convicted on 10/26/11. The worst day of my life. Now he's in the hole...again!!! He's in Warren Correctional Institute in Lebanon, Ohio. Come on...let's be friends!!!

Tyler's Momma · #2 06-02-2012, 12:04 AM

Welcome #1Momma. I'm very new at the PTO site myself. My son turned 20 on May 22nd. He's been at county for 11 months and will very soon be moved to DOC. We have no idea where he will go. Good luck to you and your family.

MRS.GRIFFIN · #3 06-02-2012, 12:12 AM

Welcome to pt......glad you found us

loveyamom · #4 06-02-2012, 10:52 AM

Mine turns 23 on June 22 and is still waiting on a decent plea to be offered. June 18 he will have been in custody for a year.... it's been a bumpy ride...

Mom'sNightmare · #5 06-02-2012, 11:17 AM

I'm also glad to find a place where others understand what I'm going through. My son was in the county and then transferred to Gurney Unit (TX), which as I understand is a transfer facility. It's hard because so far I have received only one letter from him letting me know that he was there.

I put money on his books immediately so that he could get personal items, paper and stamps, only to discover that he couldn't access it for some time. He borrowed a piece of paper and a stamp from someone to write me. It's been about three weeks so I have no real idea of what is going on, but I'm trying to be patient and keep the faith. So far, no phone calls, no information on when I'll get to visit, and I'm having one-sided conversations via jpay.

Thanks to all for providing support here.

szcunane · #6 06-02-2012, 06:59 PM

hey there -- to our "new" moms. it is hard to have a child in prison, we miss them, we love them, we worry about them, and we have to care for them. sometimes we are all they have. It is a confusing new world, and here you will find people to help you find your way, people to vent to when no one else will listen or understand. so, join us, ask questions, share your advise, we all need each other!

DannysFM · #7 06-02-2012, 10:11 PM

Welcome to all the new moms. You will find a lot of support, understanding, and information here. It is not an easy road we are on, but it is easier when you don't have to walk it alone.

1bird2 · #8 06-03-2012, 09:25 AM

Welcome to the family....all of you new moms!! Our family is surely in a growing spurt!! I'm thankful that you found your way to us....so very sorry that you need to...but we are MANY!!!....and we are family....and we are never alone!!! We do understand all of the negative emotions flowing...and the confussions and frustrations, the pains and sorrows and the anger....
Here you will find comfort and strength and HOPE!! NEVER LOSE HOPE!!! Lots of info to help clear up lots of the questions....and support that you would find scarce anywhere else. We'll lean on each other and help ease the pain of this rough road.
I look forward to getting to know you....stay close!
Love and prayers,
XXOO

asmom · #9 06-03-2012, 10:13 AM

Mom's nightmare, I'm sorry that you have to go through all the anxiety of the intake process. I can share your pain and worries. I went through the same when my son was first transferred to gurney. Please be assured that this is only temporary, your son will be done with intake in about 3-4 weeks then he will be allowed to go to commissary to purchase the necessaries and stamps.... You will start communicating more often and visiting. Look forward to that first visit, especially the contact visit when you can hug him and sit with him at the same table. Sending you prayers for strength and know that this difficult time will pass and things will get better afterwards. Take care and God bless.

Nicksmother · #10 06-03-2012, 08:30 PM

Welcome and I hate that you are here because that means your child is locked and your heart is broken. It will never be better until they are home but you will adjust to a new normal. You are stronger than you think and you will get through this. Visit this site often for in it you will find strength and unconditional support and love!

wickit · #11 06-14-2012, 10:04 PM

WELCOME TO PTO!
I am so sorry to hear about your son and everything you are going through!
Be sure to look through our other forums for more information and support!

innotime · #12 06-15-2012, 03:38 AM

Hi #1momma - in the short time I've been here, I have found some great advice and some great support. My son is 23 and we are awaiting pretrial (and hopefully a plea deal we can live with).

mamaD941 · #13 06-22-2012, 02:17 PM

Welcome to all the new moms. I have only recently begun coming here regularly, but I look forward to it every day now. It really does help to have a group that understands your pain and what you have been through and are still going through. God Bless.

mrsrimoldi · #14 06-29-2012, 11:37 PM

#1momma Welcome to the parents forum I'm glad you found us! I'm here in Ohio as well. My son is at Manci in Mansfield. I moved here 4 years ago too.

@ Momsnightmare Welcome to the parents forum. I'm sorry you are not hearing from your son on a regular basis yet. Intake was a scary time for me. I don't know if you are allowed but before my son was settled I wrote him a lot and always included a few embossed envelopes. I buy from the post office. I ask for security envelopes, about .55 each. I'm allowed to send him 3 envelopes per letter.

JasonScottsMom · #15 07-01-2012, 11:11 AM

I know in CA if I don't hear from my son for a while, I just call his counselor at the prison. The counselors are very helpful and will always let me know that he is okay, or if he has been transferred, etc. Try to call the prison to see if you can find out his status. Even the counselors are parents and have feelings.

Reenie