We’ve already got a list of 10 awesome tips for dating a prisoner, but who couldn’t use some more?
Prison
Research shows that having a loved one in prison is equal to the trauma of abuse or death of a loved one. Anyone who has experienced this will tell you that navigating this extremely traumatic season is not easy. The grief, pain, and loss are heavy burdens to carry. The good news is, you can make it through…
Hello Friends! I know I have blogged about gifts for prisoners before, but I have even more ideas that I want to share with you. So, I am going to dedicate another blog to sharing these great gift ideas so you have even more options. Buying something meaningful for your husband while he is in prison is such…
As you prepare for your husband's return home from prison, you are both excited and stressed. So much has changed for you and your family while he has been away. It is hard to imagine your life with him back at home. Your established routine will be changed as your husband brings his perspective into your lives.…
Hello, Friends! Everything is changing so quickly in our world that every day is a new adventure. I wake up every morning wondering what impact the news will have on my life today. It is such a strange season. We are all under enormous stress and pressure as we face new challenges every single day. If…
The shutdown has magnified issues within relationships everywhere. I believe this is especially true for those of you who are in a relationship with someone who is incarcerated. Stress creates pressure that exposes weaknesses more than any other situation in life. Your relationship is under extreme pressure right now, and you are facing issues you did not see…
This is an unprecedented time.
We are all discovering new ways to live our lives in the middle COVID-19. As society adjusts to the world of social distancing, remote learning and economic changes. More people than ever are filing or unemployment and discovering ways to adjust to this trying season. As we are making changes…
Life on the inside and outside are two very different things. This new world will require changes in your life. We need this time to readjust, though it can vary from person to person. So what are some tips to readjusting to life at home after prison?
TAKE IT SLOW:
It cannot be stressed enough…
How to find the perfect gift for a loved one in prison
Finding the right gift for your husband when he is locked up is a challenge like no other. Ron was in prison for 15 years, and every holiday I agonized over what to get for him. I had to be super creative and…
Anyone who tells you that prison is not a huge barrier for your family is lying to you.
It is an extraordinary barrier to creating a strong, thriving family. And, the struggles do not disappear when your husband comes home. A prison experience will either infect or affect you for the rest of your life. …