Finding My Place
I didn’t know what it would be like to come home after spending 4 and a half years in prison. I knew it would be overwhelming, and it was. And
Portia Louder
October 23, 2019
Year: 2019
Welcome Home!
I was able to go to church with my family today and the outpouring of love that was extended to us was overwhelming. Thank you for welcoming me home. I
Portia Louder
September 9, 2019
“Half-Way There”
The title is a play on words. I’m at the end of this journey and at a half way house. The word that most accurately describes leaving prison for me
Portia Louder
August 12, 2019
Only A Moment
My prison sentence began at a Federal Correctional Facility, (FCI) in Dublin, CA. The FCI houses women convicted of many different types of offenses; some are even serving life sentences.
Portia Louder
June 30, 2019
Finishing the Race
Hi, this is Chad. It’s been a while since Portia’s written anything, and we wanted to provide an update. A heartfelt THANK YOU to EVERYONE (So many) for the kindness,
Portia Louder
June 21, 2019
Update
I was called into my case workers office 2 days ago and told that the Bureau of Prisons has decided to keep me in prison another 3 months and that
Portia Louder
May 10, 2019
A New Adventure
Goodbye Waseca – Hello Victorville I lived in Minnesota, at the Waseca FCI (Federal Correctional Institution) for over 2 and a half years. I had a lot of good experiences
Portia Louder
February 20, 2019