Comments on: My Prison Experience http://janepollakblog.com/2010/05/24/my-prison-experience/ Leading Remarkable Women to Uncommon Success Thu, 16 May 2013 17:17:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: janepollak http://janepollakblog.com/2010/05/24/my-prison-experience/#comment-2625 Wed, 26 May 2010 15:14:33 +0000 http://janepollakblog.com/?p=2377#comment-2625 @Lucy
Thanks for sharing what was happening out of range for me. It was tremendously reassuring to see you there.
Jane

]]> By: Lucy Baney http://janepollakblog.com/2010/05/24/my-prison-experience/#comment-2617 Tue, 25 May 2010 15:18:29 +0000 http://janepollakblog.com/?p=2377#comment-2617 Jane, I was so delighted to see you there, as well as WBDC. You were so generous in giving a copy of your book to all of the participants and yes, you were surrounded like a rock star! These ladies have such a big strike against them – a felony conviction – and when they are released finding a job even in the best of economic times is problematic. The information and encouragement that you provided was undoubtedly very well received. Towards the end of the Job Fair, a young woman stayed behind as her group progressed on to the next table. She wanted to talk to me about her options once she is released…she was bright, funny, energetic, full of ideas, and unfortunately had several convictions. As she talked I realized she should be thinking more about starting her own business and I told her to go directly to your table with her group. When I approached her a few minutes later, she was grinning and waving your book and said, “I got the last one…it was meant to be.” You should be pleased and proud of the impact you had on many of the women you met.

]]> By: Jane Pollak http://janepollakblog.com/2010/05/24/my-prison-experience/#comment-2616 Tue, 25 May 2010 14:47:12 +0000 http://janepollakblog.com/?p=2377#comment-2616 @Carrie
It felt good and right to be there. I was really glad to have Laura with me. Thanks for your comment.

@Lois
Yes! You were a prime motivator. Thank you for that.

]]> By: Lois Pearce http://janepollakblog.com/2010/05/24/my-prison-experience/#comment-2615 Tue, 25 May 2010 14:18:05 +0000 http://janepollakblog.com/?p=2377#comment-2615 Greetings Jane,

I am happy to hear your experience was positive and glad I was among the ones who encouraged you to reach out. You have planted a seed in the mind of some woman who will make a great life when she is out. I’m proud of you!

]]> By: Carrie Wittenstein http://janepollakblog.com/2010/05/24/my-prison-experience/#comment-2612 Tue, 25 May 2010 01:53:54 +0000 http://janepollakblog.com/?p=2377#comment-2612 Jane, I am very moved by your initial bravery… and ultimate compassion for these women. Knowing how much you inspire me (and all of your loyal “followers”), I can only imagine the impact you had on these women. Your actions and your words, I’m sure, will be sources of strength for many of them as they begin their next chapters.
Love, Carrie

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