Tks for mentioning this Pauli it's a new topic to be posted here, I think, for at least a very long time, anyway! No need to be sorry...it's good to have topics to discuss that are not too personal in nature... though it does affect all of us personally.

DE has a good point too... we must keep others in mind too, imo.

And, if the prisoner is going to be in prison forever, or if they will be released might make a difference on writing to them too.. as being honest with them (and hoping they can become honest about themselves) is a big part of rehabilitation... which is what we want and need from those who are going to reenter society...

Giving to others is always a good thing! It does wonders for the psyche.