I doubt there’s anyone who hasn’t been told at some point in their life that they needed to “slow down” and “stop and smell the roses.” It’s all too easy to become so caught up in the next thing that it feels like there’s no time to slow down
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With the excitement of the Holidays, everybody is talking about their plans for New Year’s Eve and all the great things they will accomplish in the coming year. While you are getting excited about a new year, it is difficult because your man is still in prison. It feels like the most crucial piece…
In this season, you may not be able to visit your loved one in person for a variety of reasons. From COVID limitations to having a loved one in prison, it can be challenging for a family to be able to connect in-person. Regardless of the reason, here are some activities to play over the phone.
Unless you have experienced having your loved one in prison, you cannot understand such unfathomable pain and grief. The separation is only part of the loss you experience. If you are not proactive about protecting yourself against their influence, the social disgrace, loneliness, and the negative culture of the institutional setting will change you.
Prison is one of the most challenging places to celebrate the holidays. As many families work hard to connect over the holiday season, it can be especially difficult for families with a loved one in prison.
This holiday season will be different without your husband at home. You might have no desire to celebrate or find joy in the season as the pain of your loved one’s incarceration breaks your heart. Although you are doing the best you can, everyone around you can tell your heart is not in it. …
There are few greater gifts you can give a loved one in prison than quality time. As you get ready to visit your loved one in prison, its crucial to make a plan. Planning your trip means you are creating the best experience in the visiting room. As you are planning to visit your loved…
Dating someone in prison is not for the faint of heart. Aside from the many physical constraints that come with a prison relationship, there are also limitations to the ways couples typically get to know each other. Keeping these limitations in mind and being honest and straightforward with your partner in prison will help as…
We have all witnessed a cringe-worthy moment in public: a heated exchange between a couple, an angry customer or friend or an upset child in the toy aisle. These moments can be embarrassing, or even devastating to relationships, causing a ripple effect in the families involved. Unfortunately, some do not have the skills to avoid…
Every relationship has seasons. For those in a long-distance relationship: be it a seasonal job, a spouse serving prison time or living in two locations, overcoming the barrier of distance can be daunting. If you are in this boat, here are a few practical applications to keep your relationship alive.