Authentic. Unbreakable. Compassionate. What does friendship mean to you? Prison is a test of connections. I've learned what true friendship means. I crave a genuine connection with an authentic person. I'm seeking friendship beyond the stigmas of prison, someone interested in our shared connections. A friend to form a deep bond with, one who can weather whatever life holds.

I'm many things: writer, artist, student. I'm intently focused on moving beyond what the system thinks, investing my time to influence our future justice system, helping more than it harms. I'm curious, open-minded, love learning from unique individuals and cultures beyond my American background, people of diverse origins, and new ways of life.

I'm kindhearted and thoughtful with measured patience toward the world. I crave deep and meaningful connections, yet I'm often quiet and introverted. I love the chance to write pages of letters. I value a genuine connection. Someone I can be emotionally vulnerable with, who will reciprocate my openness and be invested in the real me.

I aspire to meet someone authentic, understanding, and unreserved. I value intelligence, motivation, creativity, and conversation. I think beyond prison, whenever that may be, will you be on that journey with me? I'd love to hear from you, whether it's a serious or lighthearted conversation. I'm an open book; feel free to ask me anything and start a conversation. I respond to everyone. JPay or my new mailing address, my mail goes to Maryland, but I'm in Minnesota.

Thanks for looking, I'm excited to meet you!
-Matt