Growing up in a large family, one of my favorite memories is of our Christmas traditions.
We made dozens of cut-out cookies, batches of sweet caramels, pounds of chocolatey fudge, and bags of party mix in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Then, every Christmas eve, we each opened one gift—new pajamas.
The next morning, the…
Your husband is in prison.
Suddenly, your primary way of communicating is no longer face to face, but over the phone. And not by text, snapchat, or Instagram messaging. Yikes! Talking on the phone together was probably not something you did often before he went to prison. Talking on the phone is now the most…
We all have a past.
We can look back on our lives and clearly see the before and after. The before your husband went to prison, and then the after he went to prison are starkly different. Your life as changed so much it is as if you have lived 2 completely different…
How to Kick Jealousy Out of Your Relationship
Jealousy can sneak up and create a snag in any relationship. You must guard your heart from jealousy to keep it from ruining the fabric of your marriage. It is a sneaky, disruptive thought that hijacks every interaction you will have with your man if you let…
Why do I even need a support system?
You know you need support when your husband goes to prison, but where do you find it? It is not easy to find the support you need when you are out here trying to manage life and your family. Support is the most important type of assistance…
Is there help out there?
One of the biggest financial burdens you will carry when your husband is in prison is legal fees. If you are already struggling financially, it is even more stressful to try to come up with the funds to pay an attorney to help you. The good news is that there…
Your partner is in prison. Now what?
Sex. That one word is such an attention-grabber. Sex is a big deal in relationships. It can add deeper intimacy and connection, or it can create division and distance between you and your partner. When your husband is home, you get to decide together everything there is to…
Here are things you need to know to help them grow
Raising children who have a parent in prison can be a challenge. They are just like every other child their age. And they are very different from other children their age. Moreover, is important to recognize both of these facts. Children with a parent…
Stereotypes affect all of us.
Others stereotype us, and then we apply stereotypes to them. It is a natural way of our brains trying to put things into categories. Is the attempt to make a connection between things we know and things we do not know good or bad?
I have spent over 20 years fighting…
Simple things you can do to protect yourself and your marriage
There is nothing that will test your level of commitment to each other like a prison sentence. Your entire marriage and relationship has changed. Living our your commitment to each other by being faithful is one of the biggest challenges women face when their…