A really interesting thread! I love any real-life documentary coverage of UK prisons, particularly women's prisons.
Around ten years ago a close family member of mine went to prison for 3+ years and it was honestly the toughest experience of my life. I had to do a lot of growing up very quickly!
I've visited numerous prisons for visits and can answer any questions from a prisoner family member's perspective.


. Family do a sentence as well.
it really affects children, parents etc when a parent / child is inside.
There are things that help maintain ties with family while inside.
things like storybook mums (& dad's) , children's letters (in addition to the free letter/s ) family day visits, etc.
Some prisons have a private space for a family/children's visir, as well.
I'm the same, I love prison documentaries, especially women's.
I prefer women's because I can relate to it more than men's as I've spent a while in them over the years, & sad to say that at times I miss it!?..... Don't get me wrong , I love my freedom & family / friends , but prison was my life for a while & it not only helped me , it probably saved my life.
people think prison is this terrifying place with evil bullies, but it's really not. Yes you do get your bullies, wronguns , & evil p.o.s BUT it's also got women from all walks of life, just normal women who have made a mistake, you've also got women who are always in & out. But it's also got really troubled women , & a lot of self h*rmers.

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I witnessed a lot , & saw women covered in scars. Heard some horrific stories , too.
Had some sad & bad times, but also had some good times & laughs too_& made life long friends.


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That doesn't surprise me at all.

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You can fit A LOT in your bum aka 'prison purse' ....... And us women have 2 purses to 'store' our goodies.



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