Mom Goes to Prison
A Story About a Mother Going to Prison33 total reviews
Comment from jmdg1954
Harry,
I read this the other day but held off on reviewing it because I was to close to the subject matter.
Your mom did what she needed to do for her families survival,
I hope you never held that against her,
Great story written though the subject matter is difficult,
John
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2025
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Harry,
I read this the other day but held off on reviewing it because I was to close to the subject matter.
Your mom did what she needed to do for her families survival,
I hope you never held that against her,
Great story written though the subject matter is difficult,
John
Comment Written 23-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2025
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You are so right John. I was hesitant about putting this out there. However, I felt I had to get it out of my system. No, I never held it against her, I knew she was trying her best to take care of us. Thank you so much for the kind words and great review!
Comment from Nicki.B
Ah what a touching story, it really shows how much you love your mother and the devastating time of a child being seperated from a parent.
Your grandparents were amazing to look after you all while your Mam was away, which was a serious misjustice in my eyes and not to get bail, why on earth did that happen , so frustrating!
You told the story very well and from the heart to the best to your memory and it's a big thing to share such a private personal story with others, so thanks for that and well done.
I can't bear to think what your mother went through as a Mother myself to be seperated from your children and have to go to prison, oh I nkat can't imagine how difficult a time that was for her.
Well done and take care.
Best Wishes
Nicki
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2025
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Ah what a touching story, it really shows how much you love your mother and the devastating time of a child being seperated from a parent.
Your grandparents were amazing to look after you all while your Mam was away, which was a serious misjustice in my eyes and not to get bail, why on earth did that happen , so frustrating!
You told the story very well and from the heart to the best to your memory and it's a big thing to share such a private personal story with others, so thanks for that and well done.
I can't bear to think what your mother went through as a Mother myself to be seperated from your children and have to go to prison, oh I nkat can't imagine how difficult a time that was for her.
Well done and take care.
Best Wishes
Nicki
Comment Written 23-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2025
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Thank you so much Nicki. Yes, I am sure this was hard on my mom too. However, I knew she was just trying to take care of us. Thank you so much for the kind words and great review! I truly appreciate you!
Comment from giraffmang
Hi there,
Yeah, memories are funny things. My first memory is striking and I was only about 10 or eleven months at the time and it's vivid but then I have nothing until around 4.
Watch out for areas of repetitiveness - as a waitress / while waiting tables (in subsequent sentences).
My grandparents told my two sisters and I, that we were going - no need for the comma here.
adults 10 minutes to pull - it's usual to spell out lower end numbers.
As this is a personal non-fiction recollection, you don't need to use 'I remember' though the story. the reader understands this.
I thought sometimes this was my fault as well, - this feels out of sequence given the previous stuff is all about the grandfather. It jumps back and forth which is a little jarring.
An impactful experience indeed.
All the best
GMG
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2025
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Hi there,
Yeah, memories are funny things. My first memory is striking and I was only about 10 or eleven months at the time and it's vivid but then I have nothing until around 4.
Watch out for areas of repetitiveness - as a waitress / while waiting tables (in subsequent sentences).
My grandparents told my two sisters and I, that we were going - no need for the comma here.
adults 10 minutes to pull - it's usual to spell out lower end numbers.
As this is a personal non-fiction recollection, you don't need to use 'I remember' though the story. the reader understands this.
I thought sometimes this was my fault as well, - this feels out of sequence given the previous stuff is all about the grandfather. It jumps back and forth which is a little jarring.
An impactful experience indeed.
All the best
GMG
Comment Written 23-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2025
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Thank you again, GMG for the great review and ideas! I truly appreciate you!
Comment from Teri7
I can truly understand how you felt about your mother and her not having any help to pay bills. My mother had to work most all the time. My dad had six nervous breakdowns from being in the Navy. My childhood was not the best growing up, but my mother always made sure we had food on the table, and clean clothes and did her best at Christmas time. I had one sister and two brothers. I was the oldest! Thank you for sharing! Blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2025
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I can truly understand how you felt about your mother and her not having any help to pay bills. My mother had to work most all the time. My dad had six nervous breakdowns from being in the Navy. My childhood was not the best growing up, but my mother always made sure we had food on the table, and clean clothes and did her best at Christmas time. I had one sister and two brothers. I was the oldest! Thank you for sharing! Blessings, Teri
Comment Written 22-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2025
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Well, thank you so much Teri. You know then how things were. I truly appreciate the great review and kind words!
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
That was mean of the judge. If he knew how hard your mom worked to keep a roof over your heads and food on the table he should have been more lenient. Dad's who leave and don't give a hoot what happens to his children, let alone his wife, should be the one to go to prison.
I can well imagine how happy you felt seeing you mom on the porch that day, and can believe it was the best day of your life. I'm sure it was for her too. This was a sad story, Harry, I really felt for you and your dear mother. Warmest hugs, my friend. Sandra xxx
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2025
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That was mean of the judge. If he knew how hard your mom worked to keep a roof over your heads and food on the table he should have been more lenient. Dad's who leave and don't give a hoot what happens to his children, let alone his wife, should be the one to go to prison.
I can well imagine how happy you felt seeing you mom on the porch that day, and can believe it was the best day of your life. I'm sure it was for her too. This was a sad story, Harry, I really felt for you and your dear mother. Warmest hugs, my friend. Sandra xxx
Comment Written 22-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2025
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Well, thank you Sandra. I truly appreciate the kind words. This was a tough one to write, but I felt I needed to get it out there. Yes, you are right, It was my dad who should have had to pay the price. My mother did the best she could to take care of us. Thanks for the great review!
Comment from Wendy G
A very interesting and well-told story, tough memories recounted with honesty and realism. (I know it's a cultural difference but here it would be illegal for a child of four to learn to shoot.)
Wendy
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2025
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A very interesting and well-told story, tough memories recounted with honesty and realism. (I know it's a cultural difference but here it would be illegal for a child of four to learn to shoot.)
Wendy
Comment Written 22-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2025
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Thank you so much Wendy for the great review. Yes, I know. Times were different back then and laws are different in different states about guns too.
Comment from Julie G1
The writer here has portrayed a vivid word imagery of a young boy's incomprehension of the world of adults. The tale of the dramatic events relate graphically to all the central characters enduring very tough times for have nots in society. Well written.
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2025
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The writer here has portrayed a vivid word imagery of a young boy's incomprehension of the world of adults. The tale of the dramatic events relate graphically to all the central characters enduring very tough times for have nots in society. Well written.
Comment Written 21-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2025
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Thank you so much Julie for the kind words and great review! I truly appreciate you!
Comment from Dowdy Travis
I give this a strong four stars. Nicely written. I understand it's sentimental so I'll keep this short. I can relate to this!Like it's pretty amazing just how accurate.. well you sure are sympathetic to your mom, and you should be. What a good woman. Sometimes in life we have to do the bad thing for the right reason even though that it's the wrong choice. Quite frankly in my case it was the illegal choice.Oops. But awh hell we all make mistakes.
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2025
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I give this a strong four stars. Nicely written. I understand it's sentimental so I'll keep this short. I can relate to this!Like it's pretty amazing just how accurate.. well you sure are sympathetic to your mom, and you should be. What a good woman. Sometimes in life we have to do the bad thing for the right reason even though that it's the wrong choice. Quite frankly in my case it was the illegal choice.Oops. But awh hell we all make mistakes.
Comment Written 21-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2025
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Well, Dowdy. I just love what you said there, "Sometimes in life we have to do bad thing for the right reason even though it's the wrong choice." I believe that is what my mother did and she paid the price for it, but it should have been my dad instead. Thanks for the review!
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Hey your welcome! And good luck with your contests!
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Roger that!
Comment from Mrs Anna Howard
Such a heart breaking story. I love that you tell it as it is without being judgmental. It feels like reading from the perspective of a child and I really appreciate that.
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2025
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Such a heart breaking story. I love that you tell it as it is without being judgmental. It feels like reading from the perspective of a child and I really appreciate that.
Comment Written 21-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2025
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Thank you so much Anna. It was a tough one to write. It is not easy putting yourseld out there sometimes...I truly appreciate the great review and kind words!
Comment from Ulla
Hi Harry, this must have been a hard time for all of you. Your mom was desperate and she did something she shouldn't have done, and she paid the price. Thank you so much for sharing this. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2025
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Hi Harry, this must have been a hard time for all of you. Your mom was desperate and she did something she shouldn't have done, and she paid the price. Thank you so much for sharing this. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 21-Feb-2025
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2025
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Thank you so much Ulla. Yes, she did pay the price. We all did. Thank you so much for the great review and kind words!
