Sense of Self

The effects of prison are not only long-lasting, but they are also impactful to the core of your being. Consider that during normal daily life, we each serve roles and responsibilities that give our lives meaning. Those tasks, although they seem mundane at the moment, help build our personality and sense of self.

However, prison strips that away from inmates. Without daily obligations, it becomes quite easy to question the fundamental purpose of your life. For some, this causes madness, but the inmate in this story suggests staying busy as the best way to avoid insanity.