When Ron went to prison, I jumped into “legal liaison” mode.
I called and hired attorneys, got copies of transcripts, and checked into laws, timelines, and appeals available to us. I was desperately trying to provide as much support as I could to my husband. After all, helping him fight the legal battle seemed…
My baby met her daddy in prison
My baby, Bria, was just 3 days old the first time she entered a prison visiting room. She was there to met her daddy and her daddy was about to meet her. They were about to meet each other, and it was in a prison visiting room. I…
7 things to do that will keep your kids from being at risk
“My kids will never act like that. I can’t believe those parents aren’t stopping their children from behaving like that!” As I watched parents try and control their kids, I couldn’t help but think how bad of parents they were. I told…
Once upon a time...
There was a pretty young lady who met a very handsome man. His smile and his magnetic personality attracted her to him right away. As she got to know him, she saw glimpses of his potential that was just beneath the surface. The person he was deep inside is who she…
Losing your partner to the prison system is one of the worst things that can happen to a family.
Welcome back, friends! This is the third blog on the top three things that will keep you from healing from the trauma of this experience. No matter what other people think, this is a BIG deal. …
Can anxiety keep you from healing?
Hello Friend! Welcome back.
Overcoming hurt, disappointment and rejection is not easy. It is even more difficult when we do not recognize what is holding us back from healing. In my last blog, I talked about how fear can keep you from healing. Today, I am going to share how…
Do you ever feel "stuck"?
Hello Friends! I want to talk to you about healing. I am talking about totally overcoming all the pain in your life, becoming better and not bitter, and letting your past qualify for your future success. I mean moving beyond the pain and disappointment to a place where you no…
“I came in alone, and I am going out alone.”
I despise that saying. It is such a lie, and it creates a false sense of pressure to make it out of this experience all by yourself. Nobody becomes successful by themselves, and not many are facing the hardships you are dealing with every day.
Having…
Are you affecting or INFECTING others
Hello friends! Thanks for dropping in to see what we will be talking about today. I am glad you did! I have something really, really, really important to share with you. This will help you become successful and help you get through this time that your man is in…
When Ron first went to prison...
I was so overwhelmed that my priority for my children was to make sure they were fed and safe. That is all I could I mange; keep them from starving or getting hurt. It seems like a pretty low threshold for effective parenting now. But at the time, I…