Don’t Let It Pile Up

I have been thinking a lot about laundry today. I typically do my laundry every other day, and it has become a regular part of our family routine to fold and put away our clean clothes daily. But this past week, it got away from me. I did not wash one single load of laundry. There…

March 5, 20200Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Leadership Mental Health

Scary Moments

Your perspective dictates your actions If you see the world as out to get you, you will feel victimized when things don't go as planned. Things are not always what they appear to be. If you are not willing to be challenged to see the world differently, you will keep doing what you have always…

February 27, 20200Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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Family

Single parenting advice from a single mom

Everybody has something to say about how you raise your children. People who have never experienced being a single parent—or a single parent with their partner in prison--are the worst at offering unsolicited advice. They have no idea what it is like living on a single income (without child support), balancing work and…

June 3, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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Family Prison

5 Parenting Tips for Prison Moms

We all want to be that “perfect mom.” You know the one. The mom who always shows up early to everything looking effortlessly put together. Her children are always clean, polite, and helpful; her bake sale donations are always homemade; and her warm smile and calm demeanor make you stand in awe of her. That…

May 24, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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Family Prison

How to deal with your Partner in Prison

Dealing with your partner in prison is hard. Your entire life has been tipped upside down and you are hanging on for dear life. You are trying to process all the areas of your life that have been furthermore affected by his incarceration. It is a lot to process! Although your heart is…

March 1, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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Family Prison

Preparing for your first prison visit

The world of prison is very different from the rest of our world. If you have never been to a prison before, your very first prison visit can be intimidating. The world of prison is very different from the rest of our world. It is like stepping into another universe. All the rules, the security,…

January 1, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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Family

How to set, and keep, your New Year’s Resolution

You have an opportunity before you Happy New Year! As bleak as you may feel with your husband in prison, it can still become a very happy year. You have a tremendous opportunity in front of you; the opportunity to change your family’s legacy. For most people, living in mediocrity just sneaks up on…

December 31, 20180Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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Family Prison

Are Prison Visits Safe for Children?

Prison. Just this one word can create so much anxiety, controversy, and pain. Visions of a violent and hostile environment often leap to life in people’s imaginations. Surely this is not a place to take children! Turn on the TV and you can find multiple shows depicting prison life. For many people,…

December 28, 20180Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family

Seven Relationship Tips that Couples Forget

We hear great advice all the time! From the words of wisdom from our grandmothers, to the radio snippets, to the blogs we read—we are inundated with tips, tools, and secrets to making our relationships better. You consume as much content as you possibly can, and yet you are still struggling in your relationship. Why…

December 25, 20180Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family Mental Health Prison

How to Deal With a Loved One Going to Jail

Your whole world is shaken when your man goes to jail I have said it before, and I will say it again—nothing will ever be the same again. The grief, shame, and embarrassment can be paralyzing. You want to hide in your house. It is so hard to face the world alone. Learning to cope with…

November 15, 20180Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com