by Editor | Jan 9, 2019 | Inmate Stories
I have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. My Corizon provider says it’s “too expensive” to treat, so just take aspirin. This disease cause me to grow a beard. I got a ticket for not shaving! A.P.
by Editor | Jan 9, 2019 | Inmate Stories
In 2014 I had a stroke in prison. Half my face was paralyzed, and I was rushed to West Valley Hospital, where a CT scan confirmed the diagnosis. I kept telling my unit provider that my blood pressure was high, but they insisted it was “in range” and...
by Editor | Jan 9, 2019 | Inmate Stories
“Just before Christmas 2018 my toilet stopped working. The button refused to flush. The guards gave me a bucket to pour water into the toilet – that doesn’t completely fix it you know! After 3 days of being locked up in that sewer/cell, the grey...
by Editor | Jan 9, 2019 | Inmate Stories
In November, on D yard, we had raw sewage erupt from the drain on 3 pod. I saw residents picking their way around the feces near their doors. We counted 2-1/2 hours later ’til there was a response. Did we get men in HazMat suits? Noooo, we got other inmates...
by Editor | Jan 9, 2019 | Inmate Stories
Some new inmates to Perryville have not been issued underwear (panties.) Do you know how we keep our sanitary pad in place? We have to go ask a guard to let us borrow a panty to use for the week! Where does $1-billion go? Not enough for panties??? D&J
by Editor | Jan 9, 2019 | Inmate Stories
Our showers have no light and few curtains. The old tile was ripped out, covered in quick-set cement and then painted – it’s like showering in a dark cave. J.P.
