JM: Did you find it difficult to get along with other inmates? Please give examples to explain why you did or didn't. Frank: I didn't find it difficult to get along with anyone. Everyone was just
talking about their cases and we all knew that no of us wanted to be
there. So we emphasized with each other. Adam: well due to the limited space and so many people
tgether it became very difficult with women on
ther menstural cycle and no proper hygiene
products there was a bit of difficulty getting
along.
JM: What types of things did you have to do to avoid problems or fights with other inmates? Frank: I had to be very patient, understanding and especially empathetic. I
also found that telling jokes and keeping the atmosphere lite or
happy helped tremendously. The weaker ones were preyed upon so
some inmates had to be generous by giving up their food to avoid
being beating up or harassed. Adam: there really was nothing other to do than
sleep.sleeping I found was the best way to avoid
problems with the other girls.it also helps pass
the time and make it go by a lot quicker.I also
have a really good ability to avoid confrontation
so it does make it easier for me personally.
JM: Were you able to choose an inmate as your cellmate if you knew one? How often would your cellmate(s) change? Frank: Sometimes, yes I was able to choose my cellmate but not always. My
cellmates would change depending upon when new people arrived
at the facility or when we couldn't get along anymore. Adam: no they never allow you to choose your own
cellmate.and they frown upon putting you in to a
cell with anyone you know and as far as how often
they change every few hours really.