It is crucial to remember that staying connected with your loved one in prison is one of the most important things you can do to help them stay focused on their re-entry. From writing letters, to phone and video calls. Investing your time and energy into your loved one in prison means more to them…
There’s a lot you need to do before he arrives. It would not be wise of you to ignore the concerns you have about his homecoming. Too many couples wait until they are reunited to start planning how to manage their new lives under the same roof.
This year Christmas will be more of a challenge with all of the restrictions on visits and movements. This is all the more reason to celebrate the holiday with your loved one in prison.
Can you believe we are at the end of November already? Thanksgiving is just days away, and Christmas is coming quickly. People are rushing to celebrate Christmas without giving Thanksgiving the attention and honor it deserves. Thanksgiving is a perfect time to reflect on all the great things in your life - to focus on Gratefulness. Gratefulness…
Holidays are hard when your man is in prison. The pain of them being in prison multiplies as families gather. The empty chair in the room seems to dwarf everything else around it. Visiting is even more critical during the holiday season. Seeing your husband relieves some of the pressure and pain—even if it is…
A lot of us love to be outside, there are wide variety of options of things to do, especially for those of us who want to be active. However, rainy days happen and nobody can control the weather. But you can control what you choose to do when the weather keeps you inside. Here are…
Having distance or a barrier between you and a loved one can be tough on any relationship. Whether you have a loved one in prison or are unable to see your loved one due to COVID-19, phone calls can help shorten that distance. However, sometimes you miss getting to do something more with your loved…
Until COVID-19 disrupted our entire world, children went to school.
The only educational responsibilities most parents had was getting them to school every day and making sure they did their homework in the evenings. Our kids didn’t know how good they had it until school went online. Then, everything changed. If you were lucky, your child…
With the current state of the Coronavirus pandemic, more and more people are being asked to work remotely. Students are now finishing of the school year with online classes and restaurants, bars, and also other places are being asked to close temporarily in some states too. While working remotely may be exciting to some, it…
Your family is worth fighting for
I am consistently fighting for time with my family. This battle has been going on for decades. I battle the TV, school and homework, friends, sports, and a lack of interest in “family time.” I get tired of the battle sometimes, but I refuse to give up! My family…