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…
	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…
	There is a lot that goes into preparing for a prison visit. 		
		If you have never had a loved one in prison, you may think it is easy to stay in touch.  From the outside, it seems like all you need to do is get in your car and go visit your loved one prison. …
	Budgeting for prison visits is important, but often neglected. 
Budgets.  I don’t know anyone who likes to talk about budgeting—except for a banker or investment counselor!  I think of my budget as a necessary evil.  It stops me from spending money on things I want, but I cannot afford.  It also helps me pay for…