My partner is in prison, now what?

Being a single mom is uniquely challenging, but when your partner is incarcerated, it can feel like the odds are stacked against you. From juggling the day-to-day challenges of life, to supporting your children emotionally, the journey can be overwhelming. Despite the feeling of loneliness that will undoubtedly surface, know that you are not alone.

April 16, 20240Comments

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Activities Leadership Mental Health Prison Re-entry

Rewrite your story

But what happens when the plot takes an unexpected turn, or the chapters don’t unfold as planned? In these moments, we have a choice: to accept the story as it is or to rewrite it entirely. Reimagining our lives and crafting a new narrative is a powerful act of self-transformation. Here’s how you can embark…

April 13, 20240Comments

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Mental Health Prison Re-entry

Create your reentry plan

The truth is coming home after a period of incarceration can be a challenging transition. It requires intentional planning and determination to navigate the obstacles and build a new life. Creating a comprehensive reentry plan is essential for success. At TYRO, we put together a step-by-step guide to help you create a plan to come…

April 11, 20240Comments

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Family Mental Health Prison Re-entry

Care packages for a loved one in prison

There are few things that mean more to someone who is incarcerated than knowing someone is thinking of them. From writing letters, to planning visits and sending care packages, there are many ways to show someone who is justice-involved that you care about them. Sending care packages to a loved one in prison requires following…

March 25, 20240Comments

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Family Mental Health Prison Re-entry

How to prepare for prison

Preparing you or a loved one for going to prison is no easy thing. Nothing can truly prepare you for what you are about to face.The sights, sounds, smells, and culture shift is like walking into another world. Preparing for prison can be a daunting and challenging task, but it’s essential to approach it with…

March 22, 20240Comments

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Family Mental Health Prison Re-entry

When Your Man is Moved

I will never forget the feelings I had when Ron was taken to prison. Fear, anxiety, and sadness overwhelmed me, threatening to engulf any rational thoughts. I had to learn a whole new way of life that revolved around setting aside time for Ron. So many details had to be managed. The endless stream of…

March 20, 20240Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Mental Health Prison Re-entry

How to navigate transferring prisons

Anyone who says being transferred from one prison to another is no big deal is lying. Change is scary for everyone, no matter how many times you’ve experienced it before. It’s stepping into the unknown, where anything can happen. Here are a few ways to navigate the challenge of relocating to another prison..

March 18, 20240Comments

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Overcoming the social stigma of prison

Prison is a heavy burden that individuals face long after they’ve served their time. Upon reentering society, they often encounter distrust, discrimination, and barriers to acceptance. The stigma of incarceration manifests in various ways, from challenges in finding employment and housing to strained personal relationships and limited access to social support networks. Society tends to…

March 15, 20240Comments

ByJeremy Ayers

Family Mental Health Prison Re-entry

How to help your partner create a re-entry plan

Coming home from prison is one of the most exciting and challenging moments in the life of a returning citizen. From overcoming social stigmas and barriers, to putting in the hard work of creating a new family legacy, it can be a challenge. Helping your partner create a re-entry plan can be one of the…

March 14, 20240Comments

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Activities Prison Re-entry

Housing after prison

Coming home from prison. It can be one of the most exciting, and complex moments in the reentry journey. From navigating transportation, overcoming social stigmas, and rebuilding trust with loved ones, one of the biggest hurdles you will face is housing. Every person’s re-entry journey will be unique, but there are some things to consider.…

March 8, 20240Comments

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