A Lesson from a Prison Visit

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“A Lesson from a prison visit” We entered the building; my mother couldn't hold back her tears. All around me, the people there had grim expressions, an ominous feel in the air. Walking up the steps to a place, I would never see myself going, let alone visit a brother, my childhood friend. It was mid September, and I was visiting Sullivan, my childhood friend, at the South-Beach Prison. It was an experience that would forever change my outlook on life, watching my friend going through this difficult time. It was a typical day back in my house in Sinkor; I was watching some TV programs, when I received a call from my little brother; “Sullivan has been arrested”. Words that I couldn't fathom, I jokingly replied, hoping this was some twisted prank. I checked the news to be informed on latest stories, sure enough a major story reported that two men were arrested for raping a twelve-year old girl, and under the caption was a photo of Sullivan, my childhood friend, with accomplice. Now I had been off to college for the past 3 years, I hadn't kept much contact with my family and him since, now and then the occasional phone calls from my parents checking up on me. I'd visit over the holidays, but Sullivan was never around, either off to some place or doing something. I didn't care too much to inquire as to what he was doing. He had grown distant to his family, and he wasn't the same. I couldn't sleep. My parents came to visit me soon after, they were intentionally keeping the news from me for awhile, thought I would be better off not knowing. My roommates knew something was off, but I kept to myself. I couldn't focus. School had become unbearable; I kept thinking of my family back home and my childhood friend in jail. How could I nonchalantly keep partying and having fun when back home there was turmoil? I'd receive calls frequently, more visits. Avoiding at all cost

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