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

Phone Calls to your Loved One

Phone calls can be one of the most important ways to stay connected with your loved one in prison. From catching up with daily goings on and important news of the day, to keeping your relationship alive, there are few things that mean more to your loved one who is incarcerated. So, how can you…

September 4, 20220Comments

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Prison Re-entry

Stop Talking About Sex

One of the things couples miss most during incarceration is the physical intimacy of sex. While your partner is in prison, you are not having sex unless the institution allows conjugal visits (which is rare!) Sex is an essential part of a healthy relationship but is not the most crucial.

August 4, 20220Comments

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Family Prison Re-entry

Re-entering

When returning to society after spending time in prison, there is one thing you are going to need a lot of: patience. Patience for how others may treat you, patience for securing jobs, and patience for feeling secure in your new life. Research shows that it takes an average of three years to be fully…

June 27, 20220Comments

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Family Mental Health Prison

Saying Goodbye angry

“I do not know why I even come to see you! All we ever do is argue. Every. Single. Time. I cannot wait for this visit to be over so I can get out of here and away from you!” If you were with your husband before he went to prison, I am sure you…

June 15, 20220Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Activities Family Prison

Creating memories with an Inmate

For the millions of families who have a loved one in prison, it can be a challenge to make positive memories. From the obstacles that come with visits, to the challenges of keeping up with each other’s lives, it can be discouraging to stay connected with your loved one in prison.

May 27, 20220Comments

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Family Mental Health

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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Family Leadership

Spring Cleaning Your Relationships

As you are getting the spirit of spring cleaning, take some time to consider your relationships too. Friendships are some of the more fulfilling things in life, but there are many kinds of friendship, and at times, these relationships need to be re-defined.

May 10, 20220Comments

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Family Mental Health Prison

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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Activities Mental Health Prison

Having a Pen Pal in Prison

So, you want to find a pen pal in prison. You may have found yourself feeling lonely and isolated during this pandemic. Now, you are looking for a way to connect to another human being. So, you start thinking about how you can make a difference in someone else's life and writing to an inmate…

January 10, 20220Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com