Into--Shelby67 from Australia

[Shelby67]

Hi there,
Just a quick introduction (long time stalker, first time poster)i am Michelle from Melbourne Australia. I became interested in writing to an inmate a couple of years ago. My brother did 6 months and would tell me stories of the guys who didn't have family contact, for various reasons, money, disowning, feuds etc.. anyway it kind of breaks my heart. So i thought about it seriously, as i think once you start communication with someone you cant be fair weathered about it, and i wrote a letter to an inmate in Arizona. He has written back, so far so good.

Anyway, i just wanted to introduce myself and explain a bit where I am coming from and i hope to be a productive member of the community.

Thank you for your time,
Michelle

[fbopnomore]

Welcome to Prison Talk Michelle. I was surprised that so many prisoners are abandoned as soon as they are sentenced. I'm glad that your Pen Pal connection is working out.

Here is a link to our Pen Pal forums.
http://www.prisontalk.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=294

[onparoleinTO]

Hi Shelby - welcome. I've been to Melbourne a few times, including one extended stay with my family. Great city. Hope you find the site useful, as so many do.

[Shelby67]

Thank you both for your kind words.

Its quite funny with the communication with my penpal. He is a real politics junkie and i was not. It has made me actually pay more attention to what is actually being said and question everything a bit more. But its all good. He is funny and our communication, as slow as it is, is quite lively.