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…
Life on the inside and outside are two very different things. This new world will require changes in your life. We need this time to readjust, though it can vary from person to person. So what are some tips to readjusting to life at home after prison?
TAKE IT SLOW:
It cannot be stressed enough…
Loving someone is not enough to save a relationship.
I learned this lesson while Ron was in prison. My heart was full of love for him, and I missed him every single day he was gone. He didn't know that my mind and spirit were fixed on him; he only knew he was in prison…
Anyone who tells you that prison is not a huge barrier for your family is lying to you.
It is an extraordinary barrier to creating a strong, thriving family. And, the struggles do not disappear when your husband comes home. A prison experience will either infect or affect you for the rest of your life. …
It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon.
The sun shone brightly against the backdrop of a tantalizing bright blue sky. The horizon gleamed with only an occasional wisp of white clouds, the sole deterrent in the ocean of blue hanging above us. Ron and I arrived at the restaurant with our friends - all of us…
I have heard a lot of great advice to help make my marriage strong and healthy.
We have also given thousands of people advice to help their relationship become stronger and healthier. It is our passion to see marriages thrive—especially for those who are experiencing incarceration. Keeping your marriage strong is your priority…
THE DAY has finally arrived.
He is coming home. If you are like me, you are also filled with excitement, but also very nervous. A million questions swarm through your mind, but the joy of having him return home is drowning them all out. It is a new beginning! It is time to celebrate and…
I have heard a lot of great advice to help make my marriage strong and healthy.
We have also given thousands of people advice to help their relationship become stronger and healthier. It is our passion to see marriages thrive—especially for those who are experiencing incarceration. Keeping your marriage strong is your priority…
Visits are a great way to stay in touch, but they are also important for other reasons.
If you really want to know how your loved one is doing—go visit them. You learn so much more about how they are adjusting, if they are well, and the different programs they are participating in during a…
We hear great advice all the time!
From the words of wisdom from our grandmothers, to the radio snippets, to the blogs we read—we are often inundated with tips, tools, and secrets to making our relationships better. You consume as much content as you possibly can, and yet you are still struggling in your relationship.…