When your Husband is in Prison friendship matters

Friendship is crucial when your husband is in prison. I am not talking about having friends that support you on the outside. I am referring to a deep, meaningful friendship with your man. Creating a deep friendship between you and your husband will build the foundation for your future success as a…

February 24, 20220Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family Prison

Coming Home From Prison

This is the moment families have waited for, your loved one is coming home from prison. This new season will be full of many unfathomable emotions. From the joy of walking out of the prison doors, to the challenges of re-acquainting oneself to society, there will be many highs and lows awaiting returning citizens. Without…

February 18, 20220Comments

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Family Mental Health Prison

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

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family Holiday Prison

Preparing for Christmas in Prison

Prison is one of the most challenging places to celebrate the holidays. As many families work hard to connect over the holiday season, it can be especially difficult for families with a loved one in prison.

December 13, 20210Comments

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Family Holiday Prison

Celebrating Christmas while your Husband is in Prison

This holiday season will be different without your husband at home. You might have no desire to celebrate or find joy in the season as the pain of your loved one’s incarceration breaks your heart. Although you are doing the best you can, everyone around you can tell your heart is not in it. …

December 9, 20210Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Activities Holiday Mental Health Prison

Choosing the Right Gift

There are many reasons you may not be able to connect to your loved one in-person in this season. From covid limitations to having a loved one in prison, it can be trying for a family to be unable to connect in-person. Regardless of the reason, here are some activities to play over the phone.

December 7, 20210Comments

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Family Mental Health Prison

Preparing for the future while your husband is in prison

I have seen this repeatedly in my own life. Unfortunately, many people use this phrase when thy refer to negative choices. When you make a mistake or choose to do wrong, there will always be someone there to remind you that you will “reap what you have sown.” However, this principle of…

October 21, 20210Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family

The American Correctional Association Conference

Last week we attended the American Correctional Association conference designed to help correctional facilities improve the justice system. A little history about the ACA, it was founded in 1870 as the National Prison Association, in 1954 the name was changed to the American Correctional Association (ACA). The ACA is the oldest association developed specifically for…

August 18, 20210Comments

ByBrandon.tijerina@theridgeproject.com

Family Prison

Things You Should Celebrate if Your Man is in Prison

Grief does not have to consume your life. You can control the impact of grief on your life by finding things to celebrate during your painful journey.

March 9, 20210Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family Holiday Prison

Thanksgiving When Your Man is 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…

November 26, 20200Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com