More than an Inmate’s Girlfriend Podcast (Hosted by Jae): Real Talk for Prison Relationships
If you’re in a prison relationship, you already know how fast life can get loud. More than an Inmate’s Girlfriend is a prison relationship podcast hosted by Jae (with co-host AJ), and it speaks to that noise without judging you for being in it. For readers of prison.buzz/, this kind of support matters. Loving someone […]
Do you allow your loved one to write to other female pen pals? If not, you should.
“If he writes other women, he’ll replace me.” If you’ve thought that, you’re not crazy, you’re not weak, and you’re not “doing too much.” You’re trying to protect your heart in a situation that already asks a lot from you. When your boyfriend or husband is incarcerated, you don’t get normal access to reassurance. You […]
Writing to a Death Row Pen Pal or Sex Offender Can Be More Fulfilling
Writing to a Death Row Pen Pal or Sex Offender Can Be More Fulfilling Most people assume the “less serious” case will be the easier pen pal match, so they search for an incarcerated person convicted of a drug crime, or burglary. Non-violent. No crimes against women or children. No murderers. After all, it’s a […]
I Felt Unloved by My Husband, Then I Found Joy Writing Prison Pen Pals by Ashley H.
My husband and I lived in the same house, but we might as well have been roommates who split bills and shared a Wi-Fi password. Every day was the same script: coffee, dishes, his phone, my silence. If warmth was a setting, ours was stuck on “off.” I got tired of begging for crumbs of […]
How to Verify an Inmate’s Story Before Sending Money, a Quick Fraud Check Routine
When someone says they’re incarcerated and needs money fast, it can hit you in the heart and in the nerves. Maybe it’s a new pen pal, a dating match, or a “friend of a friend” who suddenly has a crisis. The story might sound believable, and the pressure can feel intense. Here’s the safe truth: […]
I Was Scammed by an Inmate: A Cautionary Tale by Amy Broad
Hi, I’d like to make you aware that I have been completely scammed by Raymond, he was just using me the entire time for what he could gain from me. He promised me the world, even asking me to marry him in order to get what he wanted from me. He’s had thousands of pounds […]
Happy New Year 2026 by Paris Siripavaket
Happy New Year! 2026 is going to be great, hopefully because WE will get to meet <3 My name is Paris, but my pen-name is Sirii. I have written and published two books since I’ve been incarcerated: THE Pen Pal Question Guide, and The Microwave Manifesto: Food and Philosophy Behind Bars. (Available on Amazon). I’m […]
In a Prisoner’s Eyes by David Bomber
IN A PRISONER’S EYESBy David Bomber One of my fondest memories was playing an extra in the movie, “War of the Worlds.” As it turned out I played the role of a survivor, who among others, was migrating to God knows where after the aliens invaded. Basically, the filming entailed walking around in a field […]
Pen Pal Profile: 18 Expert Tips to Drastically Improve your Results, Fast!
By prison.buzz/ Staff When you or your loved one spends their hard-earned money on our website, it’s for so much more than just a prison pen pal profile. It’s an investment in themselves, their future, and their happiness. But will the investment pay off? We receive hundreds of letters praising our service, from people who […]
Pope Francis’ Final (200,000 euro) Gift to Prisoners
prison.buzz/ aims to humanize prisoners. We believe in an incarcerated man or woman's ability to grow, change, and be productive, either in or out of prison. It's not our job to judge a person's worth or value based on a bad (or sometimes very bad) decision in their past. Our goal is to make a […]