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Dear Ms. Ranahan,
Hello, my name is Jorge (George). I received your address from a friend of mine. He told me you help people with mental illness connect with positive people. I'm all alone and suffer with a personality disorder and manic depression. I grew up in the system alone.
I admit I wasn't exactly an angel, but I don't believe I'm a bad person. I'm tired of being alone and now I'm looking for a friend. My condition is getting worse. I'm actually waiting to be transferred to a mental hospital. So if you can help me find a friend I would highly appreciate it. I draw, write poetry and I'm planning to write a book.
Well, thank you very much. If you can help, great. If not, thank you anyway. I'm sorry for the depressing poem. But it's my feelings that guide me. Thank you again for your time.
Sincerely,
Jorge Fajardo
P.S. Happy Easter.
LOVE?
by Jorge Fajardo
When I was a kid, I was all alone
No love, no care, and without a home.
Foster care, group homes, then juvenile hall,
I lived this life, my head held tall.
I became a man, with no love in sight.
I stayed alone, I was prone to fight.
Prison is now the life I live,
No hope in sight, something's gotta give.
It hurts to wake up, I hate my life.
Living in pain and a bunch of strife.
I still try to keep my head held high.
I'm getting worse and worse, I'm ready to die.
All I want is love but I don't know what it is.
Can someone please show me before I give?
You can write to Jorge at this address. Thank you.
Jorge Fajardo
CDC# AN9115
California Mens Colony
State Prison/Cell# 4288
PO Box 8101
San Luis Obispo, CA 93409
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