The Pain of a Parent in Prison

It’s hard to imagine what my life could’ve been like if my dad was physically there while growing up, rather than being in prison. Would I have been better at sports if he was there to show me how to play instead of my mom? Would I have a deeper relationship based on more shared…

June 7, 20210Comments

ByBrandon.tijerina@theridgeproject.com

Family Leadership Mental Health

Arguments with a Loved One

We as humans tend to find ourselves in arguments even with those we love. Sometimes the arguments are over trivial things and other times they can be over major issues. The trick in any argument is to keep a cool head because you don’t want to escalate the situation. So how do we avoid escalation…

May 25, 20210Comments

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Activities Family

Fun Activities to do in May

May is coming to an end and June is right around the corner. May is a perfect month to enjoy the nice weather and to have some quality time with family. The weather is so nice, and Spring can be a busy month as we prepare for Summer. Here are some activities to do as…

May 24, 20210Comments

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Family Mental Health

How to Cope with Grief

One of the hardest aspects of life is losing a loved one. Unfortunately, it is an inevitable aspect of life too. Dealing with grief can be challenging because it is such an emotional experience. Nobody wants to lose a loved one, which makes it that much harder. However, there are good and bad ways to…

May 13, 20210Comments

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Family Prison

Writing Letters to Inmates

Writing letters is one of the most effective ways to stay in contact with a loved one who is incarcerated. While it won’t feel the same as face-to-face conversations, letters offer a great chance to continuously have a dialogue with the incarcerated individual. So, what should write in your letters? LIFE UPDATES: Your loved one on…

May 11, 20210Comments

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Family Holiday Prison

Mothers Day for Prison Wives

If your partner is in prison, this day brings sadness and pain with it as you celebrate yet another holiday with your man behind bars.

May 7, 20210Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family Holiday Prison

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Prison Moms

Mother’s Day. A day filled with love, laughter, and family time. A day that we dedicate towards mothers to express our respect, honor, and love for moms. Mother’s Day is a day where we acknowledge the roles and various tasks mothers have. Mother’s Day 2021 is this Sunday. Buying gifts for your loved ones can…

May 3, 20210Comments

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Family Mental Health Prison

How to Succeed while your Husband is in Prison

Most days, I pushed through and made progress, but some days I failed, miserably.

April 28, 20210Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family Mental Health

Signs of Depression In a Loved One

Depression is incredibly difficult to deal with. What makes depression so tricky is that we often cannot see it. Many tend to think, “Well, that person is always laughing and smiling, how could they be depressed?” However, a lot of those suffering from depression try to not show it. So what signs can we look…

April 15, 20210Comments

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Activities Family

Paying for Fees When Daddy is in Prison

One of the biggest hurdles faced was finding a way to keep my boys involved in sports and other activities that charged a fee. Getting the boys interested in participating was not the challenge; paying the costs to play was the problem.

April 14, 20210Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com