Incarceration can take years, even decades, out of a person’s life. If and when they do get out of prison, they will be stepping into an entirely different world, one they will likely feel alienated from.
A bunch of people spoke about these exact sentiments in a recent Reddit thread. They shared their experiences getting back to normal life after being locked up for a long time.
Some expressed befuddlement at modern technology, while others simply couldn’t adjust to existing outside those four prison walls. You will find their stories as you scroll through.