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Stuff people say to Prisoners Wives

Has anyone ever said something really dumb to you? I am talking about the really stupid things people say to us when our husband is in prison. The, “I cannot believe they actually said that!” stuff. I am willing to bet that you have heard a lot of things said that should never have come…

December 3, 20180Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family Prison

Your Loved One is Going to Prison

Will life ever be the same? Your whole world is shaken when your man goes to jail. I have said it before, and I will say it again—nothing will consequently ever be the same again. The grief, shame, and embarrassment can be paralyzing. You want to hide in your house. It is so hard to…

November 23, 20180Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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How to Deal With a Loved One Going to Jail

Your whole world is shaken when your man goes to jail I have said it before, and I will say it again—nothing will ever be the same again. The grief, shame, and embarrassment can be paralyzing. You want to hide in your house. It is so hard to face the world alone. Learning to cope with…

November 15, 20180Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family Mental Health Prison

5 Ways to Help Your Loved One Adjust to Life After Prison

Release Day is finally here! You are excited, but also nervous. You have been planning for this day for so long, it seems like a dream come true. There is one thing you need to know—he will have a much bigger adjustment than you. We think of all the ways our lives will change once our…

November 14, 20180Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family Prison

How to Prepare for a Loved One’s Reentry

There is a lot to do before your loved one returns home. As you make your list, be sure to include preparing your family for changes that are about to happen. The day you have all been waiting for is coming soon so make sure you are all ready to make this a wonderful experience…

November 13, 20180Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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Finding a job when your husband is in prison

If you didn’t work before your husband went to prison, your life is about change. The first thing to settle in your mind is this: it is not IF you should get a job, it is HOW to get a job. As difficult as it may be to accept, you need to find a job. I…

November 12, 20180Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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How to Discipline during Prison Visits

If you are facing this struggle, you are not alone Yikes!! Your visit just got started and your kids are acting up again. Everyone is looking at you and you are trying to decide what to do. Should you spank him, sit him in a chair, talk to him? You feel overwhelmed and intimated by…

November 7, 20180Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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Sex While Your Man is Locked Up

Your partner is in prison. Now what? Sex. That one word is such an attention-grabber. Sex is a big deal in relationships. It can add deeper intimacy and connection, or it can create division and distance between you and your partner. When your husband is home, you get to decide together everything there is to…

October 31, 20180Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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Raising Children With a Parent in Prison

Here are things you need to know to help them grow Raising children who have a parent in prison can be a challenge. They are just like every other child their age. And they are very different from other children their age. Moreover, is important to recognize both of these facts. Children with a parent…

October 30, 20180Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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How to stay faithful while he is in prison

Simple things you can do to protect yourself and your marriage There is nothing that will test your level of commitment to each other like a prison sentence. Your entire marriage and relationship has changed. Living our your commitment to each other by being faithful is one of the biggest challenges women face when their…

October 26, 20180Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com