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Since I wasn’t given a title to which to direct my introduction, I started my letter with all respect intended.

I was given an address by an associate who have known for some time who goes by the name of Roach and he told me if I should give a brief summary of myself and send a photo,that my info would be posted, and that there could be a chance someone will write. He is aware of how I have no one since I lost my mom last year and thought I should reach out in hopes that he was correct. I thought I’d take a shot in the dark at the chance and I will write a little about myself on a separate sheet of paper.

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Every piece comes from someone serving a sentence. Every piece reminds you they are so much more than that.

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