Dream Again

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…

February 25, 20180Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family

Wishbone or backbone

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…

February 16, 20180Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family

Find Your Voice

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…

February 8, 20180Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family

Prison Saved Our Marriage

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…

January 17, 20180Comments

Byron@theridgeproject.com

Family

Can Married People Be Best Friends?

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…

January 9, 20180Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family

Christmas Without Daddy

Christmas is right around the corner. When your husband is in prison, it is hard to experience the same excitement you see all around you. The pain of being a broken family grows stronger during the holiday season. The loneliness is heavier. The sadness is overwhelming as you think of your kids opening Christmas presents…

December 19, 20170Comments

ByBrandon.tijerina@theridgeproject.com

Family

Tips for Traveling Alone

When Ron went to prison, I was absolutely devastated. And not just because I was now a socially single mother, but also because I was suddenly thrust into having to travel alone. And I am not talking about national travel, I am talking about driving. Probably no big deal for most people, and probably the…

July 8, 20170Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com