Rebuilding broken trust

Trust is one of the greatest assets you can have. Once it is lost, it can take a lifetime to rebuild. We hear this often from the facilitators that work with families with a loved one in prison. A loss of trust can feel like a loss of a loved one, dividing even the closest…

November 12, 20240Comments

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Family Mental Health Prison Re-entry

Dating Behind Bars

Dating someone who is incarcerated can be challenging, but with commitment, understanding, and patience, it is possible to maintain a strong and meaningful relationship. Here are some tips to help navigate the complexities of dating someone while they are incarcerated:

September 4, 20240Comments

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Family Prison Re-entry

Emailing an inmate

Communication is the most crucial part of staying connected while your man is in prison. You cannot expect to stay close to each other without regular, meaningful communication. Writing, calling, and visiting are the vehicles that drive you closer together. Long periods away from each other will take a massive toll on your bond with…

October 5, 20220Comments

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Family Prison Re-entry

helping a loved one in prison

For the over 2 million families that are incarcerated in the United States, finding the time, resources, and effort to keep in touch can be difficult. Although it may seem challenging, there are more ways than ever to stay connected with your loved one in prison. Here are a few ways to stay connected.

June 9, 20220Comments

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How to keep your relationship from becoming toxic

No one goes into a relationship looking to be hurt. In fact, most people that find themselves in toxic or even abusive relationships might even say they saw the warning signs but didn’t know how to avoid the negative outcome.

May 24, 20220Comments

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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

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Resolving Conflict over the Phone

Let’s face it, nobody really enjoys having difficult conversations Because avoiding them altogether may seem more convenient. The reality is, avoiding conflict rarely resolves itself. Learning to have hard conversations in life is a necessary skill. Although these skills are universal, having hard conversations over the phone will require more finesse and intentional effort. Whether…

February 8, 20220Comments

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Dating someone in prison

Dating someone in prison is not for the faint of heart. Aside from the many physical constraints that come with a prison relationship, there are also limitations to the ways couples typically get to know each other. Keeping these limitations in mind and being honest and straightforward with your partner in prison will help as…

November 21, 20210Comments

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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