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The women featured in the series tell you about their daily lives in prison and what's next for them.

Rose Ann Parker

In prison, I was determined to make the most out of this inhumane situation. I had a newborn, a two-year-old, a nine-year-old, elderly parents, family, and friends. I wanted them to be proud of me, so I had to be extremely conscious of the choices I make. This also meant to have the time serve me instead of serving time.

Roena Lee Ashing

Daily life in prison? Well, to tell you the truth it is incredibly monotonous. Its part of the way they (prison officials) punish us. Prison is hard to describe in any form or matter. I would tell someone that has never been here to avoid it AT ALL COSTS because it is very hard to live your life in any kind of humane manner here.

Maryann Acker

I am asked if there are any positive moments I've experienced while in prison. Initially, that might seem like a straight forward, simple question, but it really isn't.

Cindy Countess

Life in prison is hard at best. At worst, it is your worst nightmare. There are many difficulties that face a woman.....loneliness, missing loved ones, and if you have health issues, not being well.

Leslie Demeniuk

Prison is not the scary cauldron of violence that is depicted by the media/TV outlets. It is a place where normal people go when the circumstances of life have taken a turn for the worst. The women I have met here have been abused in every possible way.