Helping a Loved One with Mental Health

Mental illnesses can be difficult to spot, but they’re more common than you may think. As a matter of fact, according to Mental Health America, 1 in 5 American adults suffer from some form of mental illness. A mental illness is can come in many forms, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar disorder, suicidal thoughts,…

August 5, 20210Comments

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Helping your Loved One After Prison

Trying to manage a prison relationship can be difficult, especially when they’re still on the inside. But now, they’re finally out of prison and coming back into society. Getting out of jail (prison) is incredibly exciting, but it also requires a lot of work to avoid re-entering. This is why it is so important to…

July 22, 20210Comments

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Receiving Hand-Written Letters

We live in the age of technology. It’s so easy to just pick up your phone and shoot a quick text message or call someone. While communicating in any way is always a good feeling, receiving hand-written letters from someone carries a special meaning. So what are the benefits of receiving a hand-written letter? Letters help…

July 13, 20210Comments

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Family Prison

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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Family Mental Health Prison

How to make the most of calls with inmates

Here are some new tips to make the most of your next call or video visit.

January 16, 20210Comments

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Games to Play Over the Phone

Having distance or a barrier between you and a loved one can be tough on any relationship. Whether you have a loved one in prison or are unable to see your loved one due to COVID-19, phone calls can help shorten that distance. However, sometimes you miss getting to do something more with your loved…

July 2, 20200Comments

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Family Prison

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, 20200Comments

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Prison Relationships

It’s no secret that relationships can be difficult to maintain. Extra factors like distance, long hours on the job, busy schedules and many others can throw a big obstacle in the way of a relationship. Now, imagine maintaining a healthy relationship while a loved one is in prison. A relationship with someone in prison…

October 11, 20190Comments

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Family Leadership

Showing up on Time

Having a husband in prison taught me a LOT about what is important in life. The lessons I learned while I was fighting for my family and marriage those 15 years created the foundation for our lives after Ron came home. Something I wasn’t expecting is that I would be applying those principles long after…

October 9, 20190Comments

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Make time for fun!

The stress of family, work, and other pressures takes a toll on your marriage. You probably didn’t even notice it at first. The small things started to slip away. The good morning kiss, the good-bye hug, the shared intimate looks, holding hands and spending time connecting fade away as busyness takes over. Your commitment and…

September 26, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com