This is probably going to sound like a really stupid question, but do any of you guys who are writing to a DR inmate, ever kind of forget about the possibility/probability of execution?
I don't mean to sound morbid, but I watched Dead Man Walking again tonight and as it got to the last 20 mins I was bawling my eyes out. I always knew what writing to a DR inmate involved and I'm not stupid, I just think I kind of....forgot....or put it out of my mind for a while so I could concentrate on being happy/upbeat/positive etc.
And watching those last scenes in that film tonight just made me think...that's what they're probably going to do to my friend. And there really isn't a damn thing I can do to stop it!
I'm sorry for getting all silly and upset - and I know I'll be fine after another good cry! - but does anyone else get like this?
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When I was thinking about writing a Death row inmate, I watched The Green Mile for the second time. (very, very good film). It did put things into perspective. I hope my pp won't be executed.
I wouldnt say I forget that he will be executed cause with each letter I await the one that comes with a date for him..... but I do talk about things in the future that he will for sure be in heaven when these events take place. When he writes back about it, I really kick myself.
I don't exactly mean that I forget....I just find that the harsh reality of it hits me every so often. And it makes me feel sad, mad and utterly hopeless. But I guess it also makes me more determined to be the best friend I can to him and to make sure I do whatever I can to help him.
In some states there doesn't seem to be political willpower to carry out executions of women. My pp seems to be safe for now.
Hi bex, I can so feel you, yes I used to forget all the time ~ i think this is because I was concentrating on the human being not the sentence.
For my own sanity I needed to forget and it worked beautifully for me, I formed a friendship with my mate, my sweet friend ~ not a "DR Inmate # whateva"
So if it helps you to forget then go for it ~ in the end whatever works for you is good.
I wish you luck
Cheers
dreamer
I don't 'forget' that one day I may not be getting letters from her anymore, but I do know that where she is, I think she is more likely to die of old age or an illness rather than by execution - yes, as someone else mentioned here, there seems to be something about the women not being executed type thing. cant remember exactly what was said but this does seem the case...