Michael Alig visited by Interview Magazine
I spoke to Michael last evening, and he sounded to be in good spirits. Phone calls have been sporadic from him, as it's been very cold up there in Coxsackie so standing outside waiting on a phone isn't much fun.
He was interviewed by "Interview Magazine" yesterday at the prison. This was unlike other interviews, as his counselor and three CO's stayed in the room this time. Michael wasn't sure if the interviewer asked everything they wanted to because of this. Unfortunately Michael was not allowed to wear one of his shirts as he usually is during a visit, just his dreary uniform, as they had a photographer there.
Michael is still waiting to get into the drug program, and has been told he's number 8 on the list. He continues to participate in group therapy, and is happy with that as the person running the group cares,and that's rare in the prison system.
Michael is very thankful for his recent visitors, and looks forward to more. These visits really keep him sane and aware of the real world that his friends live in. I think this is the big reason why he has not become "institutionalized" and has remained Michael Alig.
Lovepurple
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I want to see the picture!!!?????
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He did say he got his hair cut, and made sure he shaved that morning. We all have to wait to see the picture, as I have not seen him since last April!
Lovepurple
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I was lucky to go to the Lime during Michaels reign and the atmosphere he helped cultivate was amazing. Now here is my comment. After so many years of doing hard time, do the narcotics still have such a hold on him that he needs a drug program ? Is this tactically a wise move for him ? Wont the parole board hold the same view of needing a Narcotics program after such a long period of incarceration as a sign that his true nature has changed very little ?
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Michael has no say in attending the drug program, as it's mandatory after a dirty urine. It didn't make sense that he went to "the Hole" for 8 months with no help for his addiction, as that would have been when he needed it. Now since he's waiting to start the drug program, his date to leave prison gets pushed back because he must complete the program first.
The thing about prison, is it's harder to stay away from drugs because they're everywhere! It's big business in there, and Michael is constantly approached. Even when he tries to do right, there are many people needing to make money in there, and they know who the addicts are. At least he's getting practice saying no, so when he gets out he can continue saying no.
Parole will still require him to be in a program when he's released. Michael has had no chance of being a recovering drug addict while in prison. I feel the programs should be shoved down every addicts throat in prison, especially if their crime was violent because of drugs. They are a captive audience in there, why not sit them down at meetings and make them stay? If Michael didn't commit that horrible crime, probably by now (if he was not dead) he would have some years of being clean, and would be totally immersed into the NA lifestyle.
Lovepurple
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well when you get ahold of it, it would be cool if you could lemme know.
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I hope whoever sees it first will let us all know! If I see it I will certainly let you know. You have stuck with him and supported him with letters when he needed it the most!
The editor emailed me and asked for permission to call me to ask questions and I gave the OK, but they have yet to call so I doubt that will happen. They may have gotten enough info from Michael for the story.
Lovepurple
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