Many people hold the perception that once an individual completes their sentence in prison or on probation, they are no longer punished by the state. False. Even if that individual never messes up another day in their life, as long as that felony appears on their background, they will have to answer to someone regarding that mistake.

For those who have entered prison, the re-entry into society is a daunting task. Depending on your crime, society may feel they can never forgive you, jobs may deem that you're not fit for their environment, & friends may distance themselves from you for various reason - all the while you're trying to hold your  composure and be productive member in society. 

Re-gaining your freedom is suppose to be one of the greatest feelings after walking out of a prison, but nobody warned me that I would have days where I wished I was in prison again.