Grief does not have to consume your life. You can control the impact of grief on your life by finding things to celebrate during your painful journey.
catherine@theridgeproject.com
There’s a lot you need to do before he arrives. It would not be wise of you to ignore the concerns you have about his homecoming. Too many couples wait until they are reunited to start planning how to manage their new lives under the same roof.
When a parent goes to prison, children suffer the most significant loss. Their childhoods are disrupted, and their worlds are turned upside down.
There are many changes that occur when someone goes to prison. For them, it is like being deposited on another planet. The culture of incarceration is vastly different from the life we live outside the prison walls. Right now, your man is learning how to live in a completely different environment. And though your scenery doesn’t change, your world…
This year Christmas will be more of a challenge with all of the restrictions on visits and movements. This is all the more reason to celebrate the holiday with your loved one in prison.
This is my favorite time of year! Christmas is almost here. Everyone is pausing from their regular routine to find ways to connect with family and friends. Not even COVID19 will put a damper on my excitement to celebrate Christmas. Nothing can steal my joy during Christmas! Not ever again. I made that decision years ago after returning home…
Can you believe we are at the end of November already? Thanksgiving is just days away, and Christmas is coming quickly. People are rushing to celebrate Christmas without giving Thanksgiving the attention and honor it deserves. Thanksgiving is a perfect time to reflect on all the great things in your life - to focus on Gratefulness. Gratefulness…
Holidays are hard when your man is in prison. The pain of them being in prison multiplies as families gather. The empty chair in the room seems to dwarf everything else around it. Visiting is even more critical during the holiday season. Seeing your husband relieves some of the pressure and pain—even if it is…
