Whether it’s a call with a distance relative, a loved one who is incarcerated or or negotiating with a customer service representative, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure a satisfactory phone call.
Prison
Prison visits can be intimidating. If you’ve never visited a loved one in prison before it can seem intimidating, maybe even a little scary. Obeying the visiting rules, regulations and procedures specific to the prison can be daunting to say the least. But making the effort to foster the relationship between the child and loved one in…
Friendship is crucial when your husband is in prison. I am not talking about having friends that support you on the outside. I am referring to a deep, meaningful friendship with your man. Creating a deep friendship between you and your husband will build the foundation for your future success as a…
This is the moment families have waited for, your loved one is coming home from prison. This new season will be full of many unfathomable emotions. From the joy of walking out of the prison doors, to the challenges of re-acquainting oneself to society, there will be many highs and lows awaiting returning citizens. Without…
Growing up I’ve heard stories of how great of a drummer my dad was and still is. In our toy room, my dad had his drums setup and I can remember hitting them thinking that I was making music and not just noise. I loved the loudness and just how freeing it was to hit…
In fact, studies reveal that incarcerated men and women who stay in touch with supportive family members are more likely to successfully re-integrate after their release.
It is crucial to remember that staying connected with your loved one in prison is one of the most important things you can do to help them stay focused on their re-entry. From writing letters, to phone and video calls. Investing your time and energy into your loved one in prison means more to them…
So, you want to find a pen pal in prison. You may have found yourself feeling lonely and isolated during this pandemic. Now, you are looking for a way to connect to another human being. So, you start thinking about how you can make a difference in someone else's life and writing to an inmate…
We have all experienced pain in one form or another, be it the death of a loved one or the imprisonment of a partner. Not a single family is immune to these moments in life. In our low moments, we may not have the strength to see the light at the end of the tunnel.…
I doubt there’s anyone who hasn’t been told at some point in their life that they needed to “slow down” and “stop and smell the roses.” It’s all too easy to become so caught up in the next thing that it feels like there’s no time to slow down