What You Need to Know Before Visiting a Loved One in Prison

When a loved one ends up in prison, your first thoughts may be “When will I get to see them again?” If you’ve never visited a loved one in prison before it can seem intimidating, maybe even a little scary. By knowing what to expect you can alleviate some of the questions, fears, or uncertainty you…

June 15, 20210Comments

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Self-Growth During Incarceration

Before dad went to prison he was not focused on mental health, physical health, or relationship health. When we share our story he is the first to say “ I used to be a lame”. But while he was incarcerated his mindset shifted. He knew that in order for us to make it through…

June 11, 20210Comments

ByBrandon.tijerina@theridgeproject.com

Family Mental Health Prison

How to be Resilient with a Loved One in Prison

What does it mean to be resilient? Being resilient is a skill, an art if you must, that allows you to stay strong when facing a major obstacle in your life. It means that even when you fail, you will stay on your feet. We are all bound to face many difficulties in our lives,…

June 8, 20210Comments

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Family Mental Health Prison

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 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

Leadership Mental Health Prison

Rebuilding Yourself after Prison

So you’re out of prison, now what? What steps can you take to make sure you don’t follow your old path? What can you do to make put yourself in a better position going forward? How do you recreate yourself to be the best possible version of yourself that you can be? Well, this is…

April 22, 20210Comments

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Family Prison

National Re-Entry Month and Prisoners Families

April is National Reentry Month, and you need to take advantage of this opportunity to speak up! Your family lives with the impacts of prison every day, so you already know there are challenges you will need to face during reentry

April 1, 20210Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com