Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Prison Dads

Father’s Day is this Sunday and time is running short to find the perfect give for your father. For many of us, finding thoughtful yet practical gifts for our dads can be quite challenging. Throw the obstacle of incarceration on top of that and it gets even more difficult to do. However, there is no…

June 17, 20210Comments

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Family Prison

What You Need to Know Before Visiting a Loved One in Prison

When a loved one ends up in prison, your first thoughts may be “When will I get to see them again?” If you’ve never visited a loved one in prison before it can seem intimidating, maybe even a little scary. By knowing what to expect you can alleviate some of the questions, fears, or uncertainty you…

June 15, 20210Comments

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Family Leadership Mental Health

Real Men

What do you think of when you hear the term “real man?” Typically, our mind tends to think of what we see in the media, on TV, or in movies. The problem is, these views on what a real man is like are wrong. It’s time to throw out the stigmas of men. Being a…

June 15, 20210Comments

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Family Mental Health Prison

Self-Growth During Incarceration

Before dad went to prison he was not focused on mental health, physical health, or relationship health. When we share our story he is the first to say “ I used to be a lame”. But while he was incarcerated his mindset shifted. He knew that in order for us to make it through…

June 11, 20210Comments

ByBrandon.tijerina@theridgeproject.com

Activities Mental Health

Low-Cost Healthy Hobbies

Hobbies are what we like to do in our spare time. This means we can have both good and bad hobbies. Bad hobbies typically come from boredom. Boredom tends to make us want to just do whatever, because hey, anything beats being bored right? Well, not exactly. Being bored can be compared to your mind…

June 10, 20210Comments

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How to be Resilient with a Loved One in Prison

What does it mean to be resilient? Being resilient is a skill, an art if you must, that allows you to stay strong when facing a major obstacle in your life. It means that even when you fail, you will stay on your feet. We are all bound to face many difficulties in our lives,…

June 8, 20210Comments

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Family Mental Health Prison

The Pain of a Parent in Prison

It’s hard to imagine what my life could’ve been like if my dad was physically there while growing up, rather than being in prison. Would I have been better at sports if he was there to show me how to play instead of my mom? Would I have a deeper relationship based on more shared…

June 7, 20210Comments

ByBrandon.tijerina@theridgeproject.com

Activities Mental Health

Having a Healthy Morning Routine

When the sun comes up, your eyes open, and the day has started, what do you do? Do you hit the snooze button on your alarm for a little extra sleep? Or do you pop out of bed, ready to face the world? The truth is, how you start your morning is detrimental to how…

June 3, 20210Comments

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Activities Mental Health

The Benefits of Working Out

There are numerous benefits to working out: From gaining strength, confidence, accomplishing personal diet goals, and much more. One of the greatest benefits of working out is mental toughness. Through every workout, you gain the fortitude to empower you to become the best version of yourself. This fortitude will elevate you through any obstacles that…

June 3, 20210Comments

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Leadership Mental Health

Doing Your Best

“Just do the best you can.” You’ve probably heard someone say this to you at some point in your life. But what does doing your best really mean? And why is it so important? The answer isn’t quite as simple as it may seem. Your best can vary: Normally when you think of your best, you…

June 1, 20210Comments

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