The article explores the profound impact incarceration has on mothers of incarcerated sons, highlighting a personal narrative where the author recalls the traumatic moment authorities invaded her home. The author emphasizes the emotional toll and isolation these mothers experience, alongside statistic-driven insights showing over a million mothers care for sons in prison. The lack of data, support services, and community resources is noted, reflecting their struggles in facing societal stigma and the challenges of navigating a broken system.
Every mother of an incarcerated son has the day her child entered state custody memorized: Whether she had been waiting in semiconscious dread for the call that started it all, or was stunned by a sudden pounding on her front door.
My heart is irreparably wounded, and I have lost all confidence in the systems set up to keep me safe. Do not be fooled by how well I look and function on the surface.
Another study found that one in four women love someone in prison. If you are reading this article, you know a woman suffering (silently) over the absence of a family member.
Because of my privilege and upbringing, I knew no other mothers in my position, and my online research on this population produced a scant number of studies.
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