Once you approach visits with the right attitude, these can be incredibly hopeful moments in your week. These few precious minutes in your day have the potential to be the best time of your week
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…
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…
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.
In life, there are few things more critical to personal growth than family. There have been countless studies that show staying connected as a family will greatly increase the success and overall heath of children. The same can be said for those who are not intentional. For families affected by trauma, neglect or other environmental…
“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…
Prison visits can be intimidating. If you’ve never visited a loved one in prison before it can seem intimidating, maybe even a little scary. Obeying the visiting rules, regulations and procedures specific to the prison can be daunting to say the least. But making the effort to foster the relationship between the child and loved one in…
Growing up I’ve heard stories of how great of a drummer my dad was and still is. In our toy room, my dad had his drums setup and I can remember hitting them thinking that I was making music and not just noise. I loved the loudness and just how freeing it was to hit…
In fact, studies reveal that incarcerated men and women who stay in touch with supportive family members are more likely to successfully re-integrate after their release.
In this season, you may not be able to visit your loved one in person for a variety of reasons. From COVID limitations to having a loved one in prison, it can be challenging for a family to be able to connect in-person. Regardless of the reason, here are some activities to play over the phone.