It was a bit saddening for it to be the last day meeting. The guy I was working with ended up passing his GED! It was so exciting to hear, and I was so happy for him because it was a significant step towards him stepping into a better place and advancing his interests. He is excited to start preparing for his driver’s test after he gets out. We talked about his plans, even the first meal he’ll have once he is out.

He seemed fairly content with his story. I told him that he could use it as something to draw back on if he ever finds himself struggling after his release. As we made it to the end and moved into Group Discussions, it was nice to see a more casual interaction. Favorite snacks, favorite sports, and a lot of other relaxing and casual conversation. Learning the stories of some of the other inmates was interesting, and it was also seeing a more casual side of him that was also exciting.