Mail

Prior to July 4th, I was receiving my mail regularly. However, for whatever reason, over the past 5 - 6 weeks my mail has been screened and delayed. I am very frustrated about this situation because mail is my only outlet to the real world. And now I have become very paranoid and I spend a lot of time obsessing over this issue. I have contacted many different people, programs, institutions and I have posed questions or searched for resources from them and I need their feedback ASAP.

And I maintain that delaying my mail 5 - 10 days once it reaches the institution is not conducive to my rehabilitation. I am chanting my mantra "Let Go and Let God" but I am under a great deal of pressure along with experiencing a huge sense of shame for as you can see the old obsession rearing its ugly head especially with respect to control. I cannot control my own incoming and outgoing mail.

I took all the measures that I could and I filed a complaint form and met with officials to also articulate my frustration. Following that, they forwarded me a document regarding mail protocol. It states that the institution has up to 7 days to deliver mail to inmates. I now know there is written policy, but I am still protesting that delay, since as stated above, it is my only connection to the outside world. And, in addition to social correspondence, I am also addressing several formal issues that will impact me upon my release, so I am working on business related matters, and I need to be able to take the steps necessary in a timely manner, so I can put my plans for my future in motion before I depart here.

Please accept apologies for my slow response time. Since, currently, it is not under my control.

Peace!