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Marion Cason


If someone asked about my daily life here, I would have to say it’s okay, more of a routine. I get up at 6AM, put my uniform on, brush my hair and teeth, then get on my bed for count. After count I wait for the AM work call, go to the inside grounds and do my job then come back in for count again. After that clears I wait for chow, come back, wait for the PM work call. After 3PM I shower, wait for another count, then go to the pill line and to dinner. After that I usually go to sleep before the 8:30PM count. Prison is not easy at all—it makes you think. And sometimes you have to fight to get the supplies you need. As for other tougher aspects of being a woman in prison, it’s all pretty tough. We miss our families and friends, but especially our children. There are positive moments in prison. I have a great friend who is my prison mom. When I’m feeling down and out she’s there for me. I know that I can speak freely with her. As for what I miss from my life before prison, my son is number one. I miss my husband and my family, especially my daddy’s homemade chili. When the judge said “natural life in prison” I was so scared. It was hard to adjust to prison. I mean, you’re plucked from your life and put behind razor wire. I do have regrets. I regret that I wasn’t as good of a mom, wife and daughter as I thought I was. If I could leave for one day, I would spend the whole 24 hours with my whole family just talking, hugging and eating. I would be so very happy.