Prejudice. I never imagined that I would see prejudice because of a car I drove.
It was such a surprise to me when people openly expressed their disdain toward my sons because my car was old and not attractive.
When my sons were in baseball. The parents were responsible for providing rides to and from all…
As the wife of a prisoner, my dream was to have Ron come home.
When others asked me what I wanted most for my life, I would always respond that I just wanted my husband home. Everything I did and dreamt about centered around having Ron out of prison. I could only dream about ending…
When I was a little girl, I would visit my grandparents in Jackson Hole, WY. I would look forward to every trip to their ranch. Everything was new, everything was different from my home. The fresh smell of the mountain air mixed with the scent of horses made me want to live there forever.
The scenery…
When Ron first went to prison, I felt so intimidated by…. well, by just about everything and everybody. It was really hard to stand up for myself. I felt as if I was not entitled to have a voice. This stemmed from feeling like a second-class citizen and unimportant. Read more of my story. I…
If friendship was a cardinal virtue, then I was about to receive sainthood in the lobby outside of the ladies’ dressing room.
I love my wife, my marriage, and my three children, and for more than 20 years I have been committed to helping our family grow and be healthy and successful, even from…
Should Your Absent Spouse Be Your Best Friend?
The question everyone wants to debate: Should you regard your spouse as your best friend?
The answer: It depends on what you mean by “friends.”
The recent New York Times article by Bruce Feiler explores the question of whether or not it’s good for a person to think of…
Prison visiting rules
Visiting someone in prison can be super stressful if you are not prepared, but it can be a good time to connect and grow together if you ARE prepared. So, let’s make sure you are prepared to get through the gates and into your husband’s arms!
First, what you wear matters.
It matters…
A prisoner’s wife. How could this even be possible?
I never imagined that someday I would be married to a man who was in prison, but it happened, and it didn’t destroy me or our marriage.
When my husband went to prison, it changed nearly everything about my life. I no longer fit in with the…
Five things you need to do when your husband is in prison on Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is a tough holiday to celebrate when your husband is locked up in prison. I recall my first thanksgiving. All I could think about is how much he is missing out on and how much I missed having him there…
How to celebrate Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a great time of year to reflect on the things for which you are thankful. It's a time to re-center gratitude and focus on the good. All the while trying not to fill up on appetizers before the main course. Learning how to celebrate thanksgiving in prison was a…