Stop the Madness

Unless you have experienced having your loved one in prison, you cannot understand such unfathomable pain and grief. The separation is only part of the loss you experience. If you are not proactive about protecting yourself against their influence, the social disgrace, loneliness, and the negative culture of the institutional setting will change you.

December 15, 20210Comments

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Jobs After Prison

Finding a job after prison can be a tough task. Some employers won’t hire anyone with a criminal past and other jobs might just not be the right fit. That’s okay! We’ve got a few helpful tips for you to find a job after prison! BUILD A STRONG RESUME This is step one of the whole…

November 10, 20210Comments

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The Power of Family

At TYRO, it is our goal to help incarcerated individuals rejoin society, stay out of prison, and flourish in their future. This is also known as reducing recidivism. What many people don’t know is the impact that families have on reducing recidivism for their loved ones. Families play a crucial role in an incarcerated individual’s…

October 23, 20210Comments

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Co-Parenting

Going through a divorce or breakup can be hard. When there are children involved, the divorce can be even harder. In life, we all make choices, and sometimes we have to choose the hard ones. Rather than focusing on the hard and what went wrong, seek out the things that could go right for the…

October 6, 20210Comments

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Making a Connection with your Child

Having and maintaining a strong connection with your children should always be a priority, no matter what age they are. The simple truth is it can be different for everyone.

August 16, 20210Comments

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Mental Toughness

The value of having strong mental toughness is often overlooked. Being mentally tough can get you through some emotionally tough times. It can be especially helpful when you have a loved one in prison. It teaches you things about getting through grief, heartbreak, distance, and growth. Becoming mentally tough is a training course for your mind.…

July 26, 20210Comments

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Helping your Loved One After Prison

Trying to manage a prison relationship can be difficult, especially when they’re still on the inside. But now, they’re finally out of prison and coming back into society. Getting out of jail (prison) is incredibly exciting, but it also requires a lot of work to avoid re-entering. This is why it is so important to…

July 22, 20210Comments

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How to Choose the Right Lawyer for You

Choosing the right lawyer for you can be difficult and there are probably a lot of questions running through your mind. Hopefully, this blog will help put your mind at ease when making a decision on a lawyer. One thing to keep in mind when choosing a lawyer is how comfortable you feel around them.…

July 17, 20210Comments

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Parenting Together During Prison

Parenting as a whole takes a great deal of commitment and time. It provides a whole new world of challenges, worries, and love. To make the challenge even greater, sometimes one of the parents is serving prison time. While parenting together while one of the parents is serving time can be incredibly difficult, it is…

July 15, 20210Comments

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Receiving Hand-Written Letters

We live in the age of technology. It’s so easy to just pick up your phone and shoot a quick text message or call someone. While communicating in any way is always a good feeling, receiving hand-written letters from someone carries a special meaning. So what are the benefits of receiving a hand-written letter? Letters help…

July 13, 20210Comments

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