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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

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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

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Warning Signs in your Prison Relationship – Part 2

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…

June 25, 20190Comments

Warning Signs in your Prison Relationship – Part 1

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…

June 20, 20190Comments

Can Marriage Survive Jail?

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-…

June 14, 20190Comments

How to Connect with your Teenage Daughter

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…

June 12, 20190Comments

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Single parenting advice from a single mom

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…

June 3, 20190Comments

Managing your Food Expenses as a Single Parent

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…

May 29, 20190Comments

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5 Parenting Tips for Prison Moms

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…

May 24, 20190Comments