Once life behind those bars becomes a reality, one quickly realizes that this is a whole new world. Like starting the first day of a new school, or moving to a different town, prison life takes some adjusting to. Building friendships, behind those walls is vital for keeping spirits high and for building a comfortable bubble around you, while in a tough place. These alliances are made in quite the same way we do it on the outside, through common interests and communication. Prison talk is much like normal talk, except it is done in the confines of an institution, and your choice of friends is limited to your target audience. At any rate, inmates need to create these bonds, hopefully to better each other while doing their time. At minimum, having friendships will make your time go faster, and feel more comfortable. Many inmates don’t have family on the outside, with which they can connect, and this is a healthy way to survive, even maybe thrive in prison. Building a trusted friendship can be a lifesaver. If you do have friends and family who want to keep in touch, remember to go through JPay for assistance. JPay offers much needed services to help keep those lines of communication open.