Warning Signs in your Prison Relationship – Part 1

If you have a romantic relationship with a prisoner, you need to know what I am about to share! I spent 15 years visiting my husband in prison and during that time I witnessed a lot of crazy relationships. You need to know what the warning signs are so you can protect yourself, your family…

June 20, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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Can Marriage Survive Jail?

Can a marriage survive jail? What a loaded question! When your spouse goes to jail it is by far one of the most difficult challenges for any marriage or relationship. Chances are that your relationship was not terrific before he went to prison/jail. Now, you are left with all the hurt and unresolved issues-…

June 14, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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Family Prison

5 Parenting Tips for Prison Moms

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…

May 24, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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How to Prepare Your Children for a Prison Visit

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…

April 12, 20190Comments

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Family Prison

10 Step Process to Write to Someone in Prison

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,…

April 10, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family Prison

Fighting your prison sentence the right way

The American judicial system is wrought with problems. Not everyone who goes to prison should be there, and not every sentence is just. Justice can be very elusive when the system fails. Prison is always devasting—but it is even more horrific when there is an injustice. Our judicial system fails, and thus lives are…

March 11, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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How to deal with your Partner in Prison

Dealing with your partner in prison is hard. Your entire life has been tipped upside down and you are hanging on for dear life. You are trying to process all the areas of your life that have been furthermore affected by his incarceration. It is a lot to process! Although your heart is…

March 1, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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Games to play during visits

How to enhance your family time in your next prison visit Everywhere I look, I see information about the importance of spending quality time together as a family. Family time is credited with reducing risky behavior among youth, increasing success at school, and a whole host of positive outcomes for children and families. Setting aside time…

February 22, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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Prison food hacks – how to make vending machine food taste better

Are you tired of eating the same old vending machine? I am sure you sick of the vending food if you have been visiting more than four times. If so, I have some great ideas on how to make that over-processed food taste better! I spent 15 years visiting Ron in prisons. I…

February 15, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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Giving Your Partner Money while He is in Prison

There are some things that everyone who has a partner in prison will face. One of those things is the decision on whether to send him money, or not to send him money. It is a personal decision. Your personal decision. It is a tough decision for anyone, but especially hard for those who are…

February 8, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com