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Interview with Bruce and Elvira

JM: Did you find it difficult to get along with other inmates? Please give examples to explain why you did or didn't.
Bruce: I had very little trouble with the other inmates. Most of the inmates that I was with were around my age. I was in my mid 40s and not with the young trouble makers. I'm also a minister and most people respected that.
Elvira: There are inmates in there that just love to be there. And then there are inmates who just hate it and try to pick a fight with anyone that will fight with them. There was several fist fights but never with me. I kept to myself.

JM: What types of things did you have to do to avoid problems or fights with other inmates?
Bruce: I offered to counsel and pray with the other inmates so there was a respect given to me. There were times when someone new to the walk would try something but even though I'm a minister I would stand my ground which let them know I was no push over. Plus others would back me up.
Elvira: I avoided arguing with the inmates by just staying out of peoples ways. Try to sleep alot and keep my time occupied. I also avoided getting into a fight when I was sitting there and they wanted the opinion of someone else. I would say that I wasn't listening and wasn't sure what they were talking about. They would then go talk to someone else.

JM: Were you able to choose an inmate as your cellmate if you knew one? How often would your cellmate(s) change?
Bruce: I was allowed to choose an inmate as my cell mate as space became available. There were 4 beds in my cell. 1 bed wasn't taken so when ever someone new came in they would come to my cell first.
Elvira: I had a bunkie, we were in a dorm with like 29 other cellmates. So there would always be someone changing or showering. And they for sure didnt care if anyone was around.

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