Parents

Today I had a great visit with my parents. I wasn't expecting a visit because I figured that they would be picking up my siblings from camp and then be too busy with my brother's graduation tomorrow.

We covered the latest news from both the home front and here in prison. But I was really glad to be able to talk with them about the letter from C. They gave perspective and encouragement that I needed to hear, as well as just being a sounding board for me.

I haven't talked about the split with anyone until today. There's really no one here that I feel comfortable talking to about serious issues, mostly because it is tough to get anyone to talk seriously about anything unless it has to do with drugs, sex, sports, gangs, or crime. I wish there were some mature guys here instead of the too-much-testosterone twenty-somethings.

I'm really grateful for parents who made the effort on a busy weekend to come down and visit me. Many times the only thing I want is someone to talk with.