Staying in Touch

One of the most difficult things for families with a loved one in prison is staying connected. This is one of the most important things for any prison relationship. Whether it’s a child, parent, spouse or friend, staying in touch will require more intentionality than ever before. Not only will it mean more effort, but…

September 20, 20220Comments

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Activities Family Re-entry

Changing your family’s culture

Every family is unique and special, which means every family has its own dynamics. Dynamics within families can look very different. From blended families to families with a loved one in prison or active-duty military, there are many challenges facing family culture. From negative words spoken, to toxic patterns, it can be critical to assess…

September 13, 20220Comments

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Leadership Prison Re-entry

Being Creditworthy

Keep your word – Credit is built on the concept of giving your word and keeping it. Back in the day, many businesses allowed people to buy from their store on credit, making the promise to pay for it later. But, if someone failed to repay them, they would lose the ability to do this and…

September 9, 20220Comments

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Prison Re-entry

Getting Through Parole

The time has come. You or your loved one is home from prison. This can be one of the most powerful moments in your life. As you come home, now your re-entry journey begins.

September 7, 20220Comments

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Family Prison Re-entry

Phone Calls to your Loved One

Phone calls can be one of the most important ways to stay connected with your loved one in prison. From catching up with daily goings on and important news of the day, to keeping your relationship alive, there are few things that mean more to your loved one who is incarcerated. So, how can you…

September 4, 20220Comments

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Family Mental Health Prison Re-entry

Priorities before coming home

As you are planning on coming home from prison, it is important establish priorities. These priorities are fundamental to helping you navigate a new future for yourself. When you look at your future, it is crucial to determine how to re-enter your new world. This new future can be one of the biggest challenges yet.…

September 1, 20220Comments

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Prison Re-entry

Stop Talking About Sex

One of the things couples miss most during incarceration is the physical intimacy of sex. While your partner is in prison, you are not having sex unless the institution allows conjugal visits (which is rare!) Sex is an essential part of a healthy relationship but is not the most crucial.

August 4, 20220Comments

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Leadership Mental Health Prison Re-entry

Make the most of your second chance

Think about the moments in your life where you wish you had a second chance. From frayed relationships to mistakes made in life, there are moments in all of our lives where we wish we could have a do-over. At TYRO, we see so many lives who are stuck in cycles of self-destruction. We believe…

July 22, 20220Comments

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Family Mental Health Prison Re-entry

Don’t let your past hold you back

Have you ever felt like something was hanging onto you? No matter how hard you tried, you just couldn’t move forward? At TYRO, we have seen how people have allowed their past to hold them back in life. This can come from labels placed by society, friends, or even themselves. Thus, many of us live…

July 19, 20220Comments

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Family Leadership Mental Health Re-entry

Who is in your corner?

In life, there are few things that are more valuable than good friends. It has been said that you can tell much about a person by the people who are a part of their life. There are many kinds of friends, from close friends to fair-weathered friends. As important as it is to have good…

July 12, 20220Comments

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