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Why Complaining Breeds Bitterness

Why aren't you hanging your towel on the rack? Why can't you just throw your dirty clothes into the hamper that's 2 feet away? You always leave toothpaste in the sink. You never pick up your socks. Don't touch me right now, I am busy. Did you call the repairman? Did you stop and pick…

August 27, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family Mental Health

How to Know You are in a Toxic Relationship

It isn't always obvious when a relationship is toxic. You fell in love with this guy. He was charming, fun, and attentive. As time went by, you started noticing that he was not always the guy you fell in love with—he began to do and say mean and hurtful things. Every relationship goes through seasons…

August 22, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family Leadership

How to Connect with your Teenage Boys

Boys have feelings, too. The media’s message is that boys are destructive, uncaring, and sometimes just plain dumb. Our society is buying the lie that boys don’t have feelings and that lie is hurting our sons. Mom, you have a vital role in your son’s life. Boys need their dads to teach them how…

August 19, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family Leadership

How I kept my children out of Prison

After Ron went to prison I became intensely aware that my children were more at risk of going to prison. It scared me. I never wanted to visit my child in prison. Not EVER. Every time I heard another statistic, the reality of the battle for my children’s future slapped me in the face. I…

August 15, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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Family Leadership

How to Buy a House While Your Husband is in Prison

Buying a house was the impossible dream for me when Ron went to prison. I was convinced that I would never be able to achieve the prestigious label of “homeowner.” I know some people CHOOSE to rent instead of buying a house, but I did not have a choice. I didn’t have the income, nor…

August 12, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family Mental Health

How to Overcome Loneliness

I stood in a room full of people, but I felt completely alone. Laughter drifted past me, and voices carried the pain of my loss as they floated around me. Pain and grief were my constant companions. My husband was in prison and I had been left alone out here to carry a heavy…

August 3, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family Prison

Parenting after Dad Comes Home

When Ron was in prison... I invested heavily in my sons to help reduce the pain of living with only one parent. I made plans to take them places so we could spend time together building wonderful memories despite Ron’s incarceration. I was intentional about creating memories together. Ron came home, and I must confess…

July 22, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family

A Princess Tent

I love buying presents for my family. I also love to save money, so I often find those two passion are in conflict. Saving money and buying presents don’t always go hand in hand. When I can get a great deal on the “perfect gift”, it is a great experience for me — but…

July 18, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family

Funding for Training in High Demand Jobs

I am often blogging about the importance of changing your lifestyle and setting new precedents in your life. Getting a good-paying job is just one part of building a new legacy, but it is an important piece of the puzzle. So, if you are looking for opportunities to get ahead, I have some exciting…

July 15, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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Family

Letting Your Partner in Prison Make Family Decisions

Making decisions together as a couple is important. Life is full of options and opportunities. You have to make decisions every day as you are indeed setting the course for your future. When you include your partner in the decision-making process, you honor his place in your family and pave the way for your…

July 12, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com