Inmate-Connection: Prisoners Seeking Pen Pals.

This site totally blew my mind - the internet is *such* a big place. Cruise through the lists of inmates seeking correspondents; while many are looking for people of the opposite sex to start a relationship with, some seem to really be looking for friends (some of these people are serving very long sentences). Its an incredibly sad experience to read the autobiographical blurbs; their loneliness is so very tangible. Some of these people are also clearly quite thoughtful and intelligent.

Inmate-Connection: Prisoners Seeking Pen Pals.: "Welcome to Inmate-Connection.com, A website dedicated to those serving time in U.S. Prisons and in prisons worldwide. Through this site we hope to bring friendship, love and laughter to lonely prisoners who are locked away from society. It is a known fact that 90% of inmates lose all contact with family, friends and loved ones after 3 years. They also lose all contact with the outside world. They often feel loss of independence, character, dignity, self-worth and self-respect. A letter, a card and a friend can lift their spirits in ways we could never imagine. Ever wonder what it's like living in Jail? A common misconception is that prison is like a resort. Try this out: For a real taste of prison life, try living 23 hours a day in your bathroom. Remove everything but the toilet, use the bathtub as a bed, lock the door, and make yourself comfortable. With all of that in mind, we sincerely hope that you will consider making contact with an inmate listed on our site today. "