Before you visit your loved ones in prison, there are a few things you will need to do. Although these steps may vary from state-to-state and event prison to prison, they are generally the same guidelines, which typically include completing an application, undergoing a background check, and following the specific procedures of the prison where…
Coming home from prison is one of the most exciting and challenging moments in the life of a returning citizen. From overcoming social stigmas and barriers, to putting in the hard work of creating a new family legacy, it can be a challenge. Helping your partner create a re-entry plan can be one of the…
This holiday season will be different without your husband at home. You might have no desire to celebrate or find joy in the season as the pain of your loved one’s incarceration breaks your heart. Although you are doing the best you can, everyone around you can tell your heart is not in it. …
Dating someone in prison is not for the faint of heart. Aside from the many physical constraints that come with a prison relationship, there are also limitations to the ways couples typically get to know each other. Keeping these limitations in mind and being honest and straightforward with your partner in prison will help as…
Every relationship has seasons. For those in a long-distance relationship: be it a seasonal job, a spouse serving prison time or living in two locations, overcoming the barrier of distance can be daunting. If you are in this boat, here are a few practical applications to keep your relationship alive.