Learning to Celebrate

What is your idea of a celebration? Many people celebrate others for the wrong reasons. Perhaps we show up for a party just to eat cake, or try to get something out of the event. When we celebrate others, we should think about creating positive memories for others.

October 24, 20220Comments

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Overcoming the Shock of Incarceration

If you or a loved one is serving a prison sentence, this pain is all too real. For the over 2 million families facing this in the U.S. today, the crippling pain of incarceration will affect every area of your life. The shock of prison will act as a ripple effect throughout every part of…

September 27, 20220Comments

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Staying in Touch

One of the most difficult things for families with a loved one in prison is staying connected. This is one of the most important things for any prison relationship. Whether it’s a child, parent, spouse or friend, staying in touch will require more intentionality than ever before. Not only will it mean more effort, but…

September 20, 20220Comments

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Family Prison Re-entry

Preparing for Re-Entry

When they walk out those prison gates, they are stepping into another world. For the over 600,000 men and women coming home each year, this is a milestone in their lives.

May 5, 20220Comments

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The Grief of Incarceration

Although everyone grieves in their own way, there is a process to grieving. In the moment it may feel like this moment will never end, but there is hope. In fact, the process of grieving is cyclical. Grief, in all its faces, is known to all because we have all experienced pain.

April 4, 20220Comments

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Questions to ask a loved one in prison

In fact, studies reveal that incarcerated men and women who stay in touch with supportive family members are more likely to successfully re-integrate after their release.

January 25, 20220Comments

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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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Supporting Friends and Family with someone in prison

Unless you have lived through it, you cannot understand the pain and loss someone experiences when their loved one goes to prison. In addition to losing their presence, you also lose reputation. The feelings of isolation, grief, and disgrace can be crushing. Although both you and your man are doing time together, the experience is completely different inside…

March 23, 20210Comments

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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

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Seven Things You are Doing Wrong in Your Relationship with an Inmate

The shutdown has magnified issues within relationships everywhere. I believe this is especially true for those of you who are in a relationship with someone who is incarcerated. Stress creates pressure that exposes weaknesses more than any other situation in life. Your relationship is under extreme pressure right now, and you are facing issues you did not see…

May 6, 20201Comment

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