Thanks for this thread!

I am lucky in that I have a lot of love in my life from family members, friends and my bf. I could work on my self-love though as I tend to beat myself up too much for mistakes and I can get really down on myself. Hence, my tendency towards depression.

I am a very loving person myself and I try to show it with all those who love me back. I deliberately try to show my gratitude and appreciation of them, which I think is very important in all relationships.

Why is this person in prison, may I ask? I am curious how it is that you ended up meeting someone who is in prison, and then ended up being pen pals. I am very wary of ppl who have been or are in prison myself and probably would never venture down that path, so I'm curious.. if he's been in prison most of his life, he must have done something horrific. Not judging, just curious!

Anyways, thanks for this thread -- it's good to think about and appreciate. The self-love piece being very important.