Purpose in Prison
A woman I hadn’t met before approached me a few days ago and said, “Hey Portia, I just want you to know that my family reads your blog out there.
Portia Louder
January 25, 2016
Category: Life In Prison
Children of a King
When I arrived here I was overwhelmed and scared. I didn’t know how to get a laundry slot and my two uniforms (all that I owned) were dirty. A very
Portia Louder
January 16, 2016
Mormon in Prison
There are times that prison seems like a pretty uninspiring place to be. I have been going through one of those times and found a way to change the way
Portia Louder
January 9, 2016
Anonymity
What a wonderful Christmas season! We are blessed to have the love and support of so many great people and it became so evident over the past few weeks. A
Portia Louder
January 6, 2016
Prison Violence-Government Corruption
The spirit I felt in Federal Prison on Christmas morning was beautiful. However, as the day progressed many of the Women started fighting over the phone. It seemed strange to
Portia Louder
December 29, 2015
CHRISTMAS
This Christmas has been so tender for me, I hope I can share how beautiful it has been. I was on a video visit with my family this morning and
Portia Louder
December 26, 2015
Choosing Happiness
Being in prison at Christmas time is hard for many of the inmates. I have noticed more fighting and tension on the compound. The women are hurting and don’t know
Portia Louder
December 24, 2015
HUMILIATION AND REDEMPTION
Being in prison is teaching me to love others in a whole new way. When I first arrived here at FCI Dublin, I realized that there were women here for
Portia Louder
December 13, 2015
Meet Zasha
Involved in The Game This is Zasha, one of the sweet women I work with in education. As I have gotten to know Zasha I have come to realize what
Portia Louder
December 9, 2015