Hi all, my name is Nicole and my 19 year old son has been sentenced to prison/boot camp.
I am lost to the way this happens not to mention the fact that I must of failed my son some how.
The Judge gave him 23-60 months with 414 days served already. He is at the Charles Egelar Reception and Guidence Center and from there he is suppose to go to Boot Camp. I haven't heard from him yet and he has been there for 17 days now, I wrote him twice and I sent him money I know he got the money because I checked his account. I am so D*** worried, I call everynight and speak with the gentleman that answers who if I might mention is very polite and even sent someone to check on him the other night for me. I am so hurt and also lost I am depressed and can't eat most of the time (a good diet) I wish I didn't have to work and could just sleep all day and night until he comes home.
Do anyone know about this process? Anyone know about this center? Anyone know about Boot Camp?
I need help and prayer this is one of the hardest things that I heva every experienced or had to do (allow my son to grow into a man the MDOC style).
Signed reaching out,
Hi Nicole
My heart aches with you as I read your letter here. I totally understand how you are feeling. Except, you MUST not blame your self. I did that too and my son was the one who told me that he is in prison because he didn't listen to me. He made his choices and does not blame me at all, as I am sure your son does not blame you either.
The holidays are going to be tough. I feel guilty if I enjoy a nice meal, or fun night out. Then I feel guilty for my kids and family that are with me because they still need me too. It is a hard position for us as mothers. So many look to us for so much.
My son is in a California prison so I don't know anything about where your son is. All I can say is hang in there and keep busy.
Mizz Edee