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Hi! So I'm completely new to this, in fact I registered four days ago, and I have some questions even though I've read like a thousand forum questions.

Okay, so I've been looking at profiles for like a week and I ended up with two inmates, each one in different states as I read it's better not to write to two inmates in the same facility. One of them has a life sentence and the other one is eligible for parol in 2023 (but his release date is in 2034). Both of them are incarcerated for being involved in gang murders and all that stuff. I'm from Spain so I really believe there's no problem with giving my real address since we would have a whole ocean in between, however the gang stuff makes me a bit anxious. I still live with my parents and my mother told me she didn't care if I wrote to inmates as long as I didn't give away my home address so I don't want to make her feel insecure (also she would get so mad at me). I've considered getting a P.O box but they cost 88€ a year and I don't really know if it will be worth it. Has someone written to an ex-gang member? What are your experiences? I'm sure I'm just being paranoid but I also want to respect my mother's rules (which are pretty reasonable). 

Also, is it true jpay notifies the inmate you've chosen when you create an account? I registered yesterday and now I'm going crazy with embarrassment at the thought of him seeing I added but not sent him any mail.

Thank you so much!

PD: I'm sure I'll end up getting a P.O but I still wanna hear about your experiences.