Groundhog Day, Everyday
Prison Same Thing Same Time Prison is very structured, every day we do the same thing, at the same time, with the same people. We get counted at the same
Portia Louder
November 10, 2015
Author: Portia Louder
Humanity in Federal Prison
Depression Loneliness There are times that depression and loneliness threaten to overtake me here. At any moment of the day I’m surrounded by hundreds of women in extremely close quarters
Portia Louder
November 8, 2015
Exploring Dublin
My First Cell Move It’s been a crazy week in Federal Prison. To start with, our case manager decided to move about 90 inmates from one side of the unit
Portia Louder
November 2, 2015
Captured Moments
I wake up every day in prison at 5:00 am. Breakfast is served at 5:30 and I like to start my day early. I have learned that going to bed
Portia Louder
October 27, 2015
Prayers for a Friend
Depression Pain Threat Being in prison is so much harder than I thought it would be. Probably because I’m an optimist by nature and never think things will be as
Portia Louder
October 23, 2015
New Bunkys
It’s been a busy week in federal prison. I moved to a different cell and now have two new room mates or “Bunkys”. One of them is a beautiful Native
Portia Louder
October 19, 2015
Another Day in Paradise
Last week I had to meet with an officer in the Lieutenant’s office. He told me that I reminded him of Goldie Hawn in a movie called, “Private Benjamin”. He
Portia Louder
October 12, 2015
THANK YOU!!
So many of our friends, neighbors and family have been an incredible help and support to our family through some difficult times. Know that you are an answer to many
Portia Louder
October 2, 2015
CJ’s 8! Hands off the Mackerel
Today is my baby girls birthday. Eight years ago little CJ was born and our family welcomed the sweetest little peanut you’ve ever seen, into this world. She was so
Portia Louder
September 21, 2015