It saw you through everything. This was a strength the prison authorities were unable to defeat. The initial transition back into the community was difficult. As time passes things get a little less hectic and it gets easier. If you push all the dark moments and thoughts to the back of your head, they will come out or manifest themselves.
People suppress a lot and it has to come out.
The sense of belonging, so central to Irish culture, has also caused problems for Rosena. Rosena hopes to settle down and get to know her grandchildren, born while she was in prison.