As I wrote earlier, I think one opens one's self up to all kinds of attacks by admitting to a criminal history. Some people will look at everything you do or don't do with suspicion and all sorts of preconceived ideas after finding that out about another person.

If anger and sadness are the dominant emotions then it might help to look into getting some kind of help. There are support groups as well as private counselling. We all have to find our own way and I do appreciate all those on here who don't judge me for my past entanglements.