Advocating for change in a system as complex and flawed as the prison system often feels like facing an immovable wall. Each week, I reach out to officials, organizations, and agencies, laying out the injustices and systemic failures that impact my husband and countless others. But instead of real solutions, I receive a series of “textbook” responses — words that sound polite but ultimately go nowhere. They acknowledge my concerns without actually addressing them, leaving the issues unresolved and justice out of reach.
The cycle is as predictable as it is infuriating. I express concern about Ryan’s neglected medical needs, the ongoing retaliation he faces, and the limitations placed on our communication. They reply with deflections, suggesting I contact vendors or blaming Ryan for his own mistreatment. They assure me that “appropriate monitoring” is in place while sidestepping the real issues at hand. The message is clear: they’re hoping I’ll give up, that I’ll stop questioning, that I’ll fall silent.
But they’ve underestimated the power of persistence.
This isn’t just about Ryan; it’s about standing up for the basic rights of every individual within this broken system. Each “standard” response only strengthens my resolve to push back harder, to make them listen, to break down the bureaucratic wall that protects neglect and abuse. Advocacy isn’t just about filing complaints and waiting for a response; it’s about refusing to be silenced by an indifferent system. Every ignored email, every deflected question, every polite brush-off only fuels my determination.
The sad reality is that too many families face this same struggle. Loved ones on the outside fight tirelessly, only to be met with generic replies and empty promises. And while the system hopes our voices will fade, we have the power to come together, amplify each other’s experiences, and demand real change.
I’m not giving up. I’ll continue to speak out, to call for accountability, and to fight for justice. Because this journey isn’t just about seeking temporary fixes; it’s about transforming a system that has long been allowed to operate in the shadows.
“Let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream.” — Amos 5:24
For more on my journey and advocacy:
📖 Read my book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDQ5M3HV
🌐 Follow my work: https://linktr.ee/EppersonEmpowerment
#PowerOfOurVoices #EppersonEmpowerment #JusticeForAll #BreakingTheSilence #SystemicNeglect #FightForJustice #AdvocacyInAction #PerseveranceInAdvocacy #NoMoreEmptyPromises
Comments
Post a Comment