“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” -John C. Maxwell
You will see a leader in almost any group setting we’re a part of. Not only that, we see a variety of ways people attempt to be leaders. So what are the three best traits every great…
The weather is getting warmer and the flowers are starting to bloom. That’s right, it’s finally spring. A lot of us don’t feel like ourselves during the cold and harsh winter season. But when it starts to warmer, we feel a little more energized and ready to take on the world. Well, let’s use that…
April is National Reentry Month, and you need to take advantage of this opportunity to speak up! Your family lives with the impacts of prison every day, so you already know there are challenges you will need to face during reentry
The terrible twos. A phase known as the way to describe the developmental stage of a two-year-old- outbursts of tears, temper tantrums, changes of moods and behaviors. When a child usually takes their first steps, this is most likely when this developmental stage will begin. Oftentimes, first-time parents have no idea what is in store…
Unless you have lived through it, you cannot understand the pain and loss someone experiences when their loved one goes to prison. In addition to losing their presence, you also lose reputation. The feelings of isolation, grief, and disgrace can be crushing. Although both you and your man are doing time together, the experience is completely different inside…
We all know someone who is a great leader. As a matter of fact, you probably know more than one. We see leaders every day, whether it’s at home, work, or just on the TV. But what makes a leader great? Well, it’s not a one answer fits all kind of deal. One of the…
Think about the future for a little bit. Where do you see yourself in five years? Where do you want to be in 10? Maybe you can’t answer that question right now. That’s okay; we have all been there before. However, that doesn’t mean it isn’t important to still think about. As a matter of…
Having a strong relationship with your siblings can be one of the best relationships you will have in your life. Siblings truly can be lifelong friends. The problem is, not everyone has strong relationships with their brothers and/or sisters. Sometimes it’s because we were never close with our siblings or perhaps we had a falling…
Grief does not have to consume your life. You can control the impact of grief on your life by finding things to celebrate during your painful journey.
The weather is finally getting warmer again and the sun is starting to shine. Sometimes the dark and cold winter days can really impact our moods without even realizing it. Since it is now March, we can finally look forward to sunnier days. With the year 2020 and COVID-19, we can look forward to what…