Ryan Johnson is 43 years old and incarcerated in Minnesota, USA

I want to let you know that I appreciate you so much! Just by coming to this site without judgment, seeking companionship among those of us who are incarcerated, it shows that you have such a compassionate heart and that you believe every human life has worth and that a person should not be defined by the worst thing they've ever done. I can't tell you how much it means to me that you are reading my profile right now with the desire to get to know me. I hope that it moves you to write. I love to talk, and I just know that we'd have lots of engaging conversations. I have a good listening ear, so it would mean so much to me to be able to be someone who's here for you in whatever you'd like to talk about.

It would be my greatest honor if you'd allow me into your life in that way. We're all in this thing called life together, and I just wish to be here for you with support and encouragement through your journey. That you'd want to be there for me in return would mean so much to me. I love studying the Bible, learning, reading, writing, and listening to music. I enjoy fictional stories on occasion, but one of my favorite things to do is immerse myself in real-life stories. Being able to hear about your life is so much more interesting to me than anything else.

Through my incarceration, I've been deeply humbled and have come to realize that life is not about living for yourself but for God and for others. I'm very remorseful and wish to repair the harm that I've caused to others through my actions. I know the powerful impact that a smile or a simple "hello" can have on a person. Your friendly "hello" towards me would be such a source of sunlight and joy in my life. I can't wait to receive that life-changing message from you! I'd never take it for granted that you've extended such kindness to me.