I had been out there long enough. I had not seen my family for four years.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
We've never been your typical family. We've moved a lot.
I stayed close to my family. My family never changed.
The entire time I was in Portland, which was the five years, I had absolutely no contact with any of my family.
If I didn't have the family and everything, I wouldn't be where I am.
I don't want to see my family all the time, and they're delighted, I'm sure, to be aware of that.
I didn't feel I belonged in so perfect a family.
It's great to have a place of my own, but I still see my family often, as we are very close.
I've been here for nine years, and over that time, these people have become like my family.
My family never missed a visit in eight months, ever. I cried coming out. I didn't cry coming in. There's a big difference. I believe that God put me there for a reason, Incarceration is serious.
My parents have been there for me, ever since I was about 7.