You Might Get Tackled!
The Body Alarm Experience I talked to a teacher today who said, “Nothing exciting ever happens at Dublin. It’s not like anyone ever tries to escape. All we have to
Portia Louder
December 4, 2015
Category: Life In Prison
Prison Dreams
Jessica Shares Her Dream Recently I was helping a staff member prepare for children’s day a while back and said that I really wish people wouldn’t steal, it’s disappointing. Some
Portia Louder
November 30, 2015
Gratitude in Prison
The Little Things Mean A Lot The little things in prison mean so much more to me. A few days ago as I was walking out of the unit to
Portia Louder
November 26, 2015
Photography in Federal Prison
The Photography Program I decided to write another post this week for a couple of reasons. Sometimes I just feel compelled to write. It’s almost like I can’t do anything
Portia Louder
November 23, 2015
Off The Grid FBI
FBI Digging Through Our Trash I was sitting in the day room yesterday when an officer came up to me and asked why I was here. I said, “I’m Just
Portia Louder
November 21, 2015
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
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