Blog Post #5: Interview synopsis and final reflection
Background: For my Blog 5 post, I interviewed my brother, Josh, who unfortunately made some bad decisions early in his life that led him to serving a few years in prison. Josh was excited to share his input on the struggles he has faced since being released. He hopes that his words will give ex-offenders out there hope, while also suppressing negative stereotypes that are connected with ex-offenders. Release: Prior to his release, Josh's plan of action was to get out, live at home for a few months, find a job, and then move out. He commented that a lot of his excitement was toward seeing our mom. After his release he shared that it was very weird having so much free time. In prison, every day has a set schedule inmates follow. Josh initially thought having the freedom to go about your day how you pleased would be an easy adjustment, however, it was very difficult at first. Adjusting: When Josh finally got home, he stuck close to our mom. This came ...