My name is Michael Smith and I am 50 years old. I have spent the last 31 years for a crime that happened when I was 18 years old. I didn’t make it really far in life, so I am writing this to help you understand who I was at the time and how I got there. It’s a long story, but you can read about it on my website at https://michaelsmithmyjourney.wordpress.com/ People make mistakes; but people can change. If you believe this and can find it in your heart to give me a second chance, I won’t let you down.

Thank you,

Michael Smith