Prison desensitizes you. The 1st time you see someones face get cut, your stomach is sick. The 2nd time, you tend to show some concern. After a while you just keep on moving. There's a part of you that could care less, you have your own problems to worry about. This might be a hard concept for most people to grasp but sadly enough it holds very true.
I rarely ever bring upshare experiences I've had while being incarcerated in State and Federal Prisons even if people ask. Obviously it's something I'm not proud of at all. Maybe thats part of the reason I keep that era of my life so close to me.
Yes Prison desensitizes you. But it allows you to see whats most important, family and loyalty. Because the reality is neither exists in Prison. I've learned at a very early age never to run from who I've become. Instead I have chosen to embrace it and grow from my experiences. In doing so, it ables me to never lose sight of what's truly important
This was a really great post! It is important to embrace who you are and love you for you. We are all works in progress and no ones journey is totally identical to another. Even when we make mistakes, it is important to try not to dwell on them (which I do more than I would like to), but to just grow and keep it moving. Peace and blessings as you continue to go on your journey! :o)
ReplyDeleteyou're not desensitized from life, i think you're stronger and feel more because of what you've been through.
ReplyDeleteYour ability to face the issues, and not run away is only one of many attributes I love most about you. I hope to someday be more like you in that aspect.
You learn everyday from what life puts you through, good or bad.
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