Hey there Sher. Sorry to hear about this but at least you are out for the time being and can prepare a bit. I have never been incarcerated in a federal prison, nor a state. Just a few unpleasant stays in county jail heheh. So I won’t pretend to be an expert. I think you have gotten some good advice thus far. I know just from being in a pod and having several different female cell mates, it’s important to focus on what you say before you say it. The tendency is to fill up the tension with a lot of casual jibber jabber like you would on the outside but it’s very different in this setting. You don’t want to appear disrespectful or weird by not responding of course but try to keep your replies vague and short. Do not discuss names, specific details of anything that occurred on the outside, or anything about your personal life. Be observant of 1. Who you are talking with 2. That person's standing in the pod and 3. Who is watching you. As a new inmate, you will be scrutinized to see where your attentions lie and conversation with a specific inmate tends to give others the impression that you are "chums". That could be a mistake and difficult or impossible to reconcile. Otherwise, relax. Don’t appear nervous even if you are.

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