Jason Stephens is 50 years old and incarcerated in Florida, USA

Hi, my name is Jason. I am looking for someone who can understand that I’m not the same person I was when I got locked up, because that person wasn’t a man at all, except in age. I also want someone who will be honest with me and not just be politically correct, regardless of the situation. It’s funny how time away from the streets has shown me how immature I was and what it truly takes to be a good man.

Now don’t get me wrong, I wasn’t a total jerk on the streets, but I wasn’t good at seeing how some of the things I thought were good weren’t good at all. A lot of that had to do with my warped sense of what a true friend was. Being locked up for over 25 years gives you a clear perception of what a true friend is. A true friend is someone who will tell you when you’re wrong and not just go along with whatever you do or say.

I’m not a poet or a wordsmith, and I have many interests, but I’m not interested in race, creed, or superficialities—only the content of the heart matters. As much as I need a little of your light to shine on me, our relationship can’t be just about me—it needs to be a two-way street. I’m a Pisces, and I practice the Catholic faith. I’m also open to international correspondence.