Can Love Endure Incarceration?

Finding ways to make your relationship thrive in the midst of a prison sentence Love is one of the most resilient and transformative human experiences. It connects us, sustains us, and often endures through life’s most challenging trials. But what happens when love is tested by incarceration? When physical separation, emotional strain, and societal stigma…

January 23, 20250Comments

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Mental Health Prison Re-entry

Starting Over

There are times in everyone’s lives where we are forced to make a change. These transitions are often the cause of incredible distress in one’s life. Although this may seem very lonely, you are not alone. You may feel lost and without a plan, but you are not alone. Don’t be discouraged if you feel…

August 8, 20230Comments

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Family Leadership Mental Health Prison Re-entry

Coming home from prison

If you or a loved one you know is coming home from prison, there are a few things to remember. For the over 2 million men and women who return from prison every year, it can be a difficult struggle. One of the best ways to overcome negative stigmas from your past is to get…

November 2, 20220Comments

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Leadership Mental Health Prison Re-entry

Own Your Story

Everyone has a story. Your story will have its highs and lows. Moments of incredible joy and moments of deep sorrow. If you are feeling suffocated by life, keep reading. Many of us find ourselves forgetting how to dream. During a difficult season, dreaming may seem trivial but it can be one of the best…

October 17, 20220Comments

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Family

Family-Focused New Year’s Goals

New Year’s Day has come and gone. The holiday season is now over and we are well into the new year. Most likely, you have settled back into your normal routine by now. What about your New Year’s resolutions? How are those going? Did you even make any new resolutions for this year? If you did,…

February 1, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family

What Do I Do Now?

I sat staring at the small stain in the carpet where Ron had dropped a Sharpie just days before. It now seemed like a different world already. It was a world where Ron lived with us and we had “normal” problems - like dropped markers, spilled milk, bills to pay, and boys to raise. I…

October 6, 20170Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com