I came from Santa Maria medium unit, and the culture shock has been intense. On Maria, we were treated like capable adults, no locked gates, no escorts, no sweat.
Here on Cruz, we’re told to walk in a straight line (what is this, kindergarten?) and only move at 30-minute increments from one gate to another. Keep in mind the heat is baking us at 107f! The guards enjoy watching you bake at the gate because they leave us there until 30 minutes is up. They smile, laugh, and point. They are really twisted individuals.