Is it right to wait for a man in jail

My answer may surprise you I am asked by women from all over the world if it is right for them to wait for their man, who is in jail. My answer might surprise you. I always say, “No, don’t wait.” Did this shock you? So is every person who asks me that question. The…

January 25, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family Prison

General rules to visiting an inmate

Visits are a great way to stay in touch, but they are also important for other reasons. If you really want to know how your loved one is doing—go visit them. You learn so much more about how they are adjusting, if they are well, and the different programs they are participating in during a…

January 17, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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8 Fun Games to Play over the Phone

Let's talk about the fun stuff It is hard to get everything you want to say into those short, 15 minute, calls. There is just so much life to share; so much you want him to know and be a part of in your daily lives. His absence is felt every minute of every day. …

January 14, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family

Advice to Make your Relationship Thrive

We hear great advice all the time! From the words of wisdom from our grandmothers, to the radio snippets, to the blogs we read—we are often inundated with tips, tools, and secrets to making our relationships better. You consume as much content as you possibly can, and yet you are still struggling in your relationship.…

January 10, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family

Writing Your Family’s Legacy

If you do not have a plan, you are wasting your time doing things that are completely useless in getting you what you want. You are wasting precious time. If you want something different then you must do something different.

January 7, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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Family Prison

Preparing for your first prison visit

The world of prison is very different from the rest of our world. If you have never been to a prison before, your very first prison visit can be intimidating. The world of prison is very different from the rest of our world. It is like stepping into another universe. All the rules, the security,…

January 1, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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Family

How to set, and keep, your New Year’s Resolution

You have an opportunity before you Happy New Year! As bleak as you may feel with your husband in prison, it can still become a very happy year. You have a tremendous opportunity in front of you; the opportunity to change your family’s legacy. For most people, living in mediocrity just sneaks up on…

December 31, 20180Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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Family Prison

Are Prison Visits Safe for Children?

Prison. Just this one word can create so much anxiety, controversy, and pain. Visions of a violent and hostile environment often leap to life in people’s imaginations. Surely this is not a place to take children! Turn on the TV and you can find multiple shows depicting prison life. For many people,…

December 28, 20180Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family

Seven Relationship Tips that Couples Forget

We hear great advice all the time! From the words of wisdom from our grandmothers, to the radio snippets, to the blogs we read—we are inundated with tips, tools, and secrets to making our relationships better. You consume as much content as you possibly can, and yet you are still struggling in your relationship. Why…

December 25, 20180Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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Family Mental Health

How to prepare for a prison visit

There is a lot that goes into preparing for a prison visit. If you have never had a loved one in prison, you may think it is easy to stay in touch. From the outside, it seems like all you need to do is get in your car and go visit your loved one prison. …

December 24, 20180Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com