I will never forget the feelings I had when Ron was taken to prison. Fear, anxiety, and sadness overwhelmed me, threatening to engulf any rational thoughts. I had to learn a whole new way of life that revolved around setting aside time for Ron. So many details had to be managed. The endless stream of…
Coming home from prison. It can be one of the most exciting, and complex moments in the reentry journey. From navigating transportation, overcoming social stigmas, and rebuilding trust with loved ones, one of the biggest hurdles you will face is housing. Every person’s re-entry journey will be unique, but there are some things to consider.…
Advocating for a loved one in prison can be a challenging and emotionally taxing experience. From learning the rights and bylaws, to navigating legal code and representation, it can seem overwhelming to advocate for your loved one one in prison. Is, however, crucial in providing support and ensuring their rights are protected. Here are some…
The reality has sunk in, your loved one is in prison. Regardless of the reason, it may feel like your whole world is turned upside down; without a doubt theirs is. As you are navigating what is perhaps one of the most difficult moments in your life, we put together some suggestions to help keep…
Trust is one of the most precious commodities in life. Whether it is your partner, co-worker, friend or loved one, trust is hard to attain and easy to lose. In the world, trust can be gained through a convincing commercial, persuasive conversation or word-of-mouth. When it comes to relationships, trust is far more fragile. Although…
One of the most important things to someone who is incarcerated are their relationships. From children, friends, and family, to mentors and parole officers, creating and keeping healthy relationships is one of the keys to a healthy reentry after prison. Your loved one’s top priority should be the relationship with their loved ones at home.
The summer is ending, schools are beginning, and the cold weather is making its annual return. With the change in seasons, it’s time to get back into a more structured routine.
Many times, routines may seem boring and rigid. Especially if you have kids. Children are not fans of set bedtimes, wake up time,…
Growing up I’ve heard stories of how great of a drummer my dad was and still is. In our toy room, my dad had his drums setup and I can remember hitting them thinking that I was making music and not just noise. I loved the loudness and just how freeing it was to hit…
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.
Going through a divorce or breakup can be hard. When there are children involved, the divorce can be even harder. In life, we all make choices, and sometimes we have to choose the hard ones. Rather than focusing on the hard and what went wrong, seek out the things that could go right for the…