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Guarded Dehumanization

Guarded Dehumanization ~ by Taj Mahon-Haft ~ *Please note, names have been changed for the protection and consideration of all involved.* Every day we get counted repeatedly in prison. Four of those times are officially considered “standing counts,” where the guards blow shrill whistles and bellow, “Count time! Feet on the floor! Lights On!!” The

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A Moment of Need

~ by Taj Mahon-Haft ~ *Names have been changed for privacy’s sake.* Mr. Fern is my neighbor here. He sleeps across the hall and six doors down–about forty feet away. Since I arrived here, before even living on the same floor as him, he has bent over backwards to offer me a smile and friendly

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Love Day

~ Taj Mahon-Haft ~ Orignally appeared on www.heartolovelifemoments.com We just passed Valentine’s Day. I actually celebrated, too, and I had a genuinely terrific time. Quite the surprise for a 40-year-old behind bars. I used to shun this holiday, but I have had a complete change of heart.  Ha! See, it’s easy to be cynical today

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