I had an interview. It went well but I received one of those letters…when I called, they said that it [the conviction] has  to be seven years or older, which is hard…because you need a job right now. Everything takes forever to get off your record like five or seven years after your discharge from parole…I really feel like I've lost so many years. When do I get to have my life back? I did my time. I do all the requirements. I don't get in trouble. How much more time do I have to do? 
             
                                                                                     - Amelia, San Bernardino