The Osborne Association works with individuals, families, and communities affected by the criminal justice system to further develop their strengths and lead lives of responsibility and contribution.
This month, they are running the campaign, #SeeUsSupportUs, where they highlight voices directly impacted by parental incarceration. I’m honored to be featured today here.
The Attendance Note by Pamela Brunskill
Crammed into the tiny attendance office at Williamsville South High School, I handed my note to the woman behind the desk. Mom had written that I would be picked up after second period again. It was day three of what would be Dad’s two-and-a-half week murder trial.
The chic blonde unfolded the note, read it, and raised her eyebrows. “Why will you be leaving?”
I tucked my head down. I remained silent, trying to figure out what to say.
The blonde sighed and tried again. “Is it for a doctor’s appointment? The dentist?”
Read the rest of the essay here.
Pamela Brunskill 