reason for the stamp "corrections inmate" on the envelopes??

[Steadfast]

If my postal carrier had made that comment to me, I would have called his superior and complained.  They are hired to deliver the mail, not comment on it's contents.  There may be a confidentiality law that the postal carrier broke.  Ask him how he would like it if the person who delivered HIS mail made judgemental comments about mail he was receiving?  Your mailman really crossed the line!

[Dazzler]

LOL...my mailman used to say, how's Jeff doing?  When's he coming home?  LOL

[chadsangel4]

I don't think my mail lady even realizes what it is.  It is usually buried in between bills.  But I would NOT have been nice if she made a comment about it to me.  She doesn't know the situation and it is none of her business. 

[chantygirl]

The post office in town knows me when I walk in, and knows exactly where i'm sending the packages to.  She's always super nice, and usually says something along the lines of "I feel like I know him, I've sent him so much of your mail.  You'll have to tell him hi for me."  The only people I've ever had any issues with, are family members.. go figure, right?

[rottiemama2003]

people have been taught that prisoner are bad people, is why they are lockup. So until they learn that people are people they are going to have those outlooks.
I like in the rurals and my mail person never say a thing but put the mail in the box, if the flag is up take it with them. And they have been fed the garbage that inmates are living on easy street in prison. I have had far to many conversations about that.

[Ira]

I never had people making any comments to me. To be fair, I never see my mailman, I don't even know what time of day they bring the mail... As for sending money through Western Union or sending him mail - never, not even once did anyone commented on where this is going. For Wester Union they just confirm "Illinois Depaartment of Corrections?", and I say "yes", that's it. They don't even look at me differently.

[cfarrow]

  I am Soo excited to open the mailbox and see that red stamp!!!I can hardly wait to read it!!Everything else gets put aside till I read the most important letter!!

[Ira]

Actually, I am looking for his handwriting on the envelope. That is what I see first, not the red stamp. 

[blah2u]

honestly I don't really even notice the red stamp.  I don't get too many letters from my l/o since we are fortunate enough to talk on the phone everyday.

[jcruz1104]

Same here about the post man/woman. I don't even know who he/she is time they come nothing. Even Saturdays i don't know. I think they come every other sat anyways.. But if anyone made a comment I would be upset and I would say something. I don't know what.
The other day i sent $ western union for the 1st time since he has been IDOC and i always sent it to County. and always from the same place so the lady asks, not county anymore? I said nope IDOC, and she said at least now you know when hes coming home.
I was hoping he got out since I haven't seen you in 5 months. That was nice of her.
I have notice too, its more "family" and "friends" that look down at you then strangers.

But i do love seeing that red i know who its from and get sooooo very happy!!!

[Dazzler]

I've posted this many times before...one out of every four people in the state of Illinois has someone in jail, prison or probation/parole...a lot of people are in the same situation....

[TimeStandsStill]

Such a sad statistic if you really think about it isn't it?  Sad, but true...

[colorblind]

I used to feel bad about discussing my LO in prison. I work in a big hospital in a very upper class neighborhood. I had to ask my manager for time off for one of his trials and was nervous about being judged. She was so nice about it and said her brother-in-law was in prison and completely understood how hard it is to have someone you care about in this situation. I realized this is life, and if someone is judging you, that's their issue, not yours. Live your life, let him do his time. None of the guys really want us doing time with them...one life wasted is enough. Stay strong out here for them! By staying happy and productive and safe out here, we can share our strength better in there.

Happy Holidays Everyone!

[Lmkarpan]

I love getting the mail and look forward to seeing that red stamp!!!  I don't care what anyone thinks because A) it's none of their business and B) they shouldn't be so quick to judge because we are all one bad decision or mistake away from being there and those that are so quick to judge are the ones who will be begging for our compassion someday.  That's why I'm busy fighting and standing up for my fiance who just happens to be an inmate of the IDOC.  Him being an inmate does not define who he is.  He just happens to be a man who made a mistake and is paying for it because he took responsibility for it

[pomkinf]

I live in a small town and I have had the same post man since I was 15 years old. When I get a letter from my LO the post man will knock on my door and he always says " i have something that will cheer u up"  Not everybody judges and I think espacially now a days, people are more understanding that people do make mistakes. And people can change.