When you are experiencing a poor attitude from another person, they are either reflecting back what they are getting from you or have their own issues. There is no other option. Until you can treat other people with dignity and respect with a hopeful attitude, you will continue to have unnecessary challenges. Once you start, you will be amazed at how differently people will begin to treat you. When you can do so, even when people who have their own issues are giving you a poor attitude, you are then truly making the world a better place. I'm not a CO, but coming to TDCJ is one of the best things that has happened for me. To a person, I have only encountered people who are doing their very best, with too few resources, too much to do, and often little support from those who are supposed to provide it. Circumstances are not always a choice. Attitude is - every time. Saddle up or move on.
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