Emailing an inmate

Communication is the most crucial part of staying connected while your man is in prison. You cannot expect to stay close to each other without regular, meaningful communication. Writing, calling, and visiting are the vehicles that drive you closer together. Long periods away from each other will take a massive toll on your bond with…

October 5, 20220Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family Prison Re-entry

Making the most of prison visits

Once you approach visits with the right attitude, these can be incredibly hopeful moments in your week. These few precious minutes in your day have the potential to be the best time of your week

September 30, 20220Comments

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Family Prison Re-entry

Overcoming the Shock of Incarceration

If you or a loved one is serving a prison sentence, this pain is all too real. For the over 2 million families facing this in the U.S. today, the crippling pain of incarceration will affect every area of your life. The shock of prison will act as a ripple effect throughout every part of…

September 27, 20220Comments

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Family Prison Re-entry

Staying in Touch

One of the most difficult things for families with a loved one in prison is staying connected. This is one of the most important things for any prison relationship. Whether it’s a child, parent, spouse or friend, staying in touch will require more intentionality than ever before. Not only will it mean more effort, but…

September 20, 20220Comments

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Leadership Prison Re-entry

Being Creditworthy

Keep your word – Credit is built on the concept of giving your word and keeping it. Back in the day, many businesses allowed people to buy from their store on credit, making the promise to pay for it later. But, if someone failed to repay them, they would lose the ability to do this and…

September 9, 20220Comments

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Prison Re-entry

Getting Through Parole

The time has come. You or your loved one is home from prison. This can be one of the most powerful moments in your life. As you come home, now your re-entry journey begins.

September 7, 20220Comments

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Family Prison Re-entry

Phone Calls to your Loved One

Phone calls can be one of the most important ways to stay connected with your loved one in prison. From catching up with daily goings on and important news of the day, to keeping your relationship alive, there are few things that mean more to your loved one who is incarcerated. So, how can you…

September 4, 20220Comments

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Family Mental Health Prison Re-entry

Priorities before coming home

As you are planning on coming home from prison, it is important establish priorities. These priorities are fundamental to helping you navigate a new future for yourself. When you look at your future, it is crucial to determine how to re-enter your new world. This new future can be one of the biggest challenges yet.…

September 1, 20220Comments

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Prison Re-entry

Stop Talking About Sex

One of the things couples miss most during incarceration is the physical intimacy of sex. While your partner is in prison, you are not having sex unless the institution allows conjugal visits (which is rare!) Sex is an essential part of a healthy relationship but is not the most crucial.

August 4, 20220Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Leadership Mental Health Prison Re-entry

Make the most of your second chance

Think about the moments in your life where you wish you had a second chance. From frayed relationships to mistakes made in life, there are moments in all of our lives where we wish we could have a do-over. At TYRO, we see so many lives who are stuck in cycles of self-destruction. We believe…

July 22, 20220Comments

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