“Should I tell my boss that my husband is in prison?”
This is one of the most common questions I get. One of the biggest fears a wife of a prisoner is that the news of their husband’s incarceration will cause them to lose their job. For some, it is a very real danger. Some…
Prison
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…