Inmates deal with loneliness in different ways. We have always felt that reading is the "great escape", which is why InmateAid promotes the concept of books, magazines and newspapers to inmates. Also, sending letters and pictures help keep the bond to loved ones strong. Inmates are oftentimes abandoned by their loved ones, shunned for the shame of incarceration. This is when loneliness and helplessness sets in. If you were thrust into a penitentiary with a few years ahead of you and all the people that you cared about (or you thought cared about you) stop communicating, you'd get real lonely. It happens often and it is not fun for the inmate. But, people that are survivors will figure it all out. But, if you are concerned, we recommend taking the advice of sending reading material and love through letters and pictures.
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Accepted Answer Date Created: April 29,2016