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…
	Family
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…
	This moment changes your lives forever 
After the trial, everyone goes back to their normal life except for you and your family. This moment changes your lives forever. Your loved one was taken away in handcuffs, and you were left standing there in the court room wondering what to do next.  It is a surreal…
	If you are like me, when your husband went to prison your whole world came crashing down.  		
		It is hard to get through every day; truly you miss him more every second. You are fighting the suffocating pain of your loss all the time. In the midst of this battle, it is easy to…
	No child ever dreams that as a mother they would be taking her children to visit their father in prison.  Making the decision to keep your kids connected to their father while he is in prison is tough.  In fact, it is one of the hardest decisions you will have to make.  It is also…
	Deliver hope to a loved one today 
This simple 10 step process is the same one you will follow no matter where you need to send your letter: a state prison, federal prison, or county jail.  Keep in mind that letters are one of the most coveted items to a prisoner.  Letter deliver hope, love,…