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January 12, 20220Comments

Top 3 Reasons to Keep Writing Letters

When was the last time you’ve sent someone a letter? Whether it be to a loved one you haven’t seen in a while or a friend who you’ve been thinking of lately, sending someone a handwritten letter can be beneficial and healthy for yourself, as well as the family and friends you love. Here are…

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Having a Pen Pal in Prison

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…

January 10, 20220Comments

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New Year’s Resolution

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.…

January 4, 20220Comments

December 31, 20210Comments

Slow Down and Enjoy the Moment

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

December 28, 20210Comments

It’s a New Year, and Your Husband is Still in Prison, Now What?

With the excitement of the Holidays, everybody is talking about their plans for New Year’s Eve and all the great things they will accomplish in the coming year. While you are getting excited about a new year, it is difficult because your man is still in prison. It feels like the most crucial piece…

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10 Games to play over the phone

In this season, you may not be able to visit your loved one in person for a variety of reasons. From COVID limitations to having a loved one in prison, it can be challenging for a family to be able to connect in-person. Regardless of the reason, here are some activities to play over the phone.

December 21, 20210Comments

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Stop the Madness

Unless you have experienced having your loved one in prison, you cannot understand such unfathomable pain and grief. The separation is only part of the loss you experience. If you are not proactive about protecting yourself against their influence, the social disgrace, loneliness, and the negative culture of the institutional setting will change you.

December 15, 20210Comments

December 13, 20210Comments

Preparing for Christmas in Prison

Prison is one of the most challenging places to celebrate the holidays. As many families work hard to connect over the holiday season, it can be especially difficult for families with a loved one in prison.

December 9, 20210Comments

Celebrating Christmas while your Husband is in Prison

This holiday season will be different without your husband at home. You might have no desire to celebrate or find joy in the season as the pain of your loved one’s incarceration breaks your heart. Although you are doing the best you can, everyone around you can tell your heart is not in it. …