You know some people say why us women even associate with these men. But what they fail to realize is God made these people also and we all make mistakes, Some worse than others but there is nothing new under the sun and the only judge is Jehovah

I write to someone on DR in Texas, and I can most definitely say it is extremely rewarding. He is now after just 6 months of writing the person with whom I write the most & I feel closest to him out of all my guys. I think what it comes down to is, there's a tendency to focus on their death sentence-the more you do that, it affects your ability to be a good friend to them. The way I approach my correspondence with him is that I'm going to make the most of whatever time I DO have have with him & take comfort in the fact that I brightened his days while he WAS here . Memories & good times we shared are one thing that no one can change or take away from us, he may not be here forever but the memories made while he IS here are ever lasting. He has enriched my life in so many ways and has taught me alot already. Being genuine, being yourself, & being there for them is pretty much all they are looking for. I can definitely attest to the fact that writing someone on DR is SO worth it!

I'm fairly new to this but I chose three pen pals, all of whom have responded to me. One is on DR. When I was writing his letter everything flowed but at the same time I was so nervous. Wondering if I should say this or that. Now when I got his letter it by far moved me more than the others. Not to mention it was really long. He seems really nice, so open, and genuine. I already sent off my second letter and I feel great. I even threw a few jokes in. I wrote so much down to capture his mind and help him forget his situation. I definitely feel that I'll enjoy our friendship. My only hope is that I don't fall in love with him or something. I see so many people talk about how they do. If that happens to me, I don't think I could handle it.

But anyway I would definitely suggest anyone to write to someone on DR because we can become that, as my pen pal told me, "breath of fresh air."

I hope you enjoy conversations with your penpal!

I want to share my 5 cents too...for almost 20 years I feel that I have to get in touch with someone on Deathrow but never really allowed myself to really take action...life kept me really busy but in one of my darkest hours that I go trough I want to and found the strength to be a light for someone else...weired that I had a dream 20 years ago to be part of a inmates journey and Texas is the state where I ended up living...considering I am from Germany and just moved here in 2007...I did not write to DR yet but I know I want and have to...anyone else that feels or felt like that for a long time?

...forgot to mention that U tried really hard to just forget about it all throughout the years...never shared it with anyone .... by I think it is time to listen to the little voice in my mind and soul

..that I tried...is what I wanted to say...not U....sorry...damn Touchscreen

Hello, New to forums and to this site. The first person I chose to write was on DR, I picked him mainly because he could never get out and come "get me" but the more I think about it, the more I have been willing to write others. I just felt safer writing. I wrote about 3 weeks ago and I haven't received a letter back, I am hoping he writes back soon. I emailed him, do you know how long it normally takes to get to them?
I have since wrote another person, this one not on DR. Someone I felt I could connect to in many ways.
Have a good day all!!

Hi and welcome

Okay, it's been over a month and I haven't heard anything.

Maybe I should've included a photo, but nobody gets a photo on the first letter, not even death row.....

Thinkin maybe I'll hit Moxie up for a DR penpal in need.... everything happens for a reason, maybe it wasn't meant to be.

He is the first person I've never gotten any sort of response from. Oh well, his loss...

First, what state did you write to? I ask because San Quentin is notoriously slow!

If you want to write to one of R's friends let me know! I'll be sending him a JPay Sunday!

I don't send pictures with the first letter either. They usually get to see my mug on the 3rd or 4th letter.

And you're right! His loss!