Reviewed on: October 07,2015
General Prison Questions-Terminology

How is your time being in prison affecting your family?

Once an inmate is settled into their routine, the time goes by pretty quickly, all things considered.
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✓ Verified answer July 25,2015 · General Prison Questions-Terminology
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Once an inmate is settled into their routine, the time goes by pretty quickly, all things considered. But, if you are close with your family, you will witness the time dragging on for them as there are greater hardships on your loved ones on the outside. The loss of income that is caused by the incarceration creates huge issues for the family trying to pay bills. That is tough on an inmate mentally carrying that baggage knowing what they did to get locked up is hurting people they love... and there is NOTHING they can do to change it until they are released.
Accepted Answer Date Created: July 25,2015
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About this answer: This response was prepared by InmateAid’s editorial team in consultation with former inmates who have direct experience with the federal correctional system. InmateAid has served families of the incarcerated since 2012. This is general information only — not legal advice. Last reviewed October 2015.