Being wrongfully thrown into prison would qualify as one of those things that can irreparably damage one’s self-esteem to an extent that all hope is lost, often permanently.
Getting a college degree would be the absolute last thing in one’s mind, when his entire life has been destroyed.
Good grief!
If I was unjustly thrown in prison, I'd make sure I was properly educated and hit the law books. Many have done just that. I am thankful that most don't have such fragile, touchy feely egos as you suggest. Liberalism isn't becoming to even you ... .
“Getting a college degree would be the absolute last thing in one’s mind, when his entire life has been destroyed.”
Do you know that some “convicts” in prison justly or not write some decent books in prison? Being unjustly imprisoned is not the “destruction” of one's life. I'm so glad our founders and other great men in history don't have your liberal touchy feely mentality. Toughen up! Your feminine side needs to be toned down.