Relationships are wonderful when they are healthy!
There is nothing more satisfying than a deep connection between 2 people who care about each other. Sadly, there are times people ignore warning signs that their relationship is not healthy because they so desperately want that connection. If you are in a relationship with someone who is…
If you have a romantic relationship with a prisoner, you need to know what I am about to share! I spent 15 years visiting my husband in prison and during that time I witnessed a lot of crazy relationships. You need to know what the warning signs are so you can protect yourself, your family…
Can a marriage survive jail? What a loaded question!
When your spouse goes to jail it is by far one of the most difficult challenges for any marriage or relationship. Chances are that your relationship was not terrific before he went to prison/jail. Now, you are left with all the hurt and unresolved issues-…
Teenagers are fun.
I mean that. They are so much fun! I have loved every stage of development my children have gone through in their race to become adults, but the teen years are the most exciting. It was such an adventure to raise Blake and Brandon through those teen years. Now, I am…
Everybody has something to say about how you raise your children.
People who have never experienced being a single parent—or a single parent with their partner in prison--are the worst at offering unsolicited advice. They have no idea what it is like living on a single income (without child support), balancing work and…
I have a confession to make.
It is kind of embarrassing, actually. I am a total FOODIE. I mean I love food. Grocery shopping is my all time favorite kind of shopping. I just love walking down all of the aisles and looking at all of the different types of food. I imagine making, and…
We all want to be that “perfect mom.”
You know the one. The mom who always shows up early to everything looking effortlessly put together. Her children are always clean, polite, and helpful; her bake sale donations are always homemade; and her warm smile and calm demeanor make you stand in awe of her. That…
THE DAY has finally arrived.
He is coming home. If you are like me, you are also filled with excitement, but also very nervous. A million questions swarm through your mind, but the joy of having him return home is drowning them all out. It is a new beginning! It is time to celebrate and…
I have heard a lot of great advice to help make my marriage strong and healthy.
We have also given thousands of people advice to help their relationship become stronger and healthier. It is our passion to see marriages thrive—especially for those who are experiencing incarceration. Keeping your marriage strong is your priority…
Are you living your life just trying to get through one day at a time?
You can do that temporarily, but you cannot live out your entire life just thinking about the present. Not if you want to create a legacy for your family. Building a legacy doesn’t mean amassing great wealth. A…