How to prepare for prison

Preparing you or a loved one for going to prison is no easy thing. Nothing can truly prepare you for what you are about to face.The sights, sounds, smells, and culture shift is like walking into another world. Preparing for prison can be a daunting and challenging task, but it’s essential to approach it with…

March 22, 20240Comments

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Family Mental Health Prison Re-entry

When Your Man is Moved

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…

March 20, 20240Comments

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Mental Health Prison Re-entry

How to navigate transferring prisons

Anyone who says being transferred from one prison to another is no big deal is lying. Change is scary for everyone, no matter how many times you’ve experienced it before. It’s stepping into the unknown, where anything can happen. Here are a few ways to navigate the challenge of relocating to another prison..

March 18, 20240Comments

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Celebrate Thanksgiving in Prison

Thanksgiving in prison can be a challenging and emotional experience. From the limitations of family visits, to the barriers that come with having a loved one incarcerated. As families celebrate this special holiday season every year, there are some that find it difficult to do so. One of the most challenging places to celebrate thanksgiving…

November 21, 20230Comments

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How to Reconnect with your Children after Prison

Incarceration is one of the most difficult seasons a family can go through. Nothing will quite prepare you for the never ending highs and lows of supporting your loved one in prison can be a delicate and challenging process, but it is crucial for rebuilding relationships and providing support. Here are some steps to help…

November 14, 20230Comments

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Mental Health Prison Re-entry

Love Behind Prison Bars

Navigating the Holidays While Visiting a Loved One in Prison The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and the warmth of family bonds. However, for those with a loved one behind bars, the holidays can be a challenging time for their family. Visiting a family member or friend in prison during the holidays…

October 4, 20230Comments

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Mental Health Prison Re-entry

Rebuilding Your Life

There are many ways we may feel the need to rebuild our life. From the trauma of our past, to lingering pain of incarceration, family loss or sorrow. Regardless of the reason, there is hope for you to overcome the pain of your past. At TYRO, we believe your past does not have to define…

September 22, 20230Comments

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Your loved one is in prison, now what?

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…

July 25, 20230Comments

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Family Mental Health Prison Re-entry

How to Support a Loved One in Prison

When a loved one goes to prison, it will dramatically change your family’s lives. While it will no doubt impact your life profoundly, this new season will also affect every area of their life. There are ways to not only support your loved one, but empower them to stay strong and keep your family intact.

May 15, 20230Comments

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Overcoming the Shock of Incarceration

If you or a loved one is serving a prison sentence, this pain is all too real. For the over 2 million families facing this in the U.S. today, the crippling pain of incarceration will affect every area of your life. The shock of prison will act as a ripple effect throughout every part of…

September 27, 20220Comments

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