Having a Pen Pal in Prison

So, you want to find a pen pal in prison. You may have found yourself feeling lonely and isolated during this pandemic. Now, you are looking for a way to connect to another human being. So, you start thinking about how you can make a difference in someone else's life and writing to an inmate…

January 10, 20220Comments

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Jobs After Prison

Finding a job after prison can be a tough task. Some employers won’t hire anyone with a criminal past and other jobs might just not be the right fit. That’s okay! We’ve got a few helpful tips for you to find a job after prison! BUILD A STRONG RESUME This is step one of the whole…

November 10, 20210Comments

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Family Prison

The Power of Family

At TYRO, it is our goal to help incarcerated individuals rejoin society, stay out of prison, and flourish in their future. This is also known as reducing recidivism. What many people don’t know is the impact that families have on reducing recidivism for their loved ones. Families play a crucial role in an incarcerated individual’s…

October 23, 20210Comments

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Mental Toughness

The value of having strong mental toughness is often overlooked. Being mentally tough can get you through some emotionally tough times. It can be especially helpful when you have a loved one in prison. It teaches you things about getting through grief, heartbreak, distance, and growth. Becoming mentally tough is a training course for your mind.…

July 26, 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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Parenting Together During Prison

Parenting as a whole takes a great deal of commitment and time. It provides a whole new world of challenges, worries, and love. To make the challenge even greater, sometimes one of the parents is serving prison time. While parenting together while one of the parents is serving time can be incredibly difficult, it is…

July 15, 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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How to Stay Connected with your Family from Prison

It’s no secret that staying connected with your family while in prison can be quite difficult. Honestly, it can be challenging even when you’re on the outside. So what are some good ways to keep your family unified while you serve your time? WRITE LETTERS: Just as it is with all things relating to healthy…

July 8, 20210Comments

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Romance Letters to an Inmate

"Romance provides the medicine your relationship needs to get off life-support and become vibrant again" Keeping a relationship strong and thriving is hard work under any circumstances. In your relationship, managing life's opportunities and concerns while also trying to keep the romance alive is a top priotity. Keeping the flame lit is no small feat…

July 2, 20210Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family Holiday Prison

Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Prison Dads

Father’s Day is this Sunday and time is running short to find the perfect give for your father. For many of us, finding thoughtful yet practical gifts for our dads can be quite challenging. Throw the obstacle of incarceration on top of that and it gets even more difficult to do. However, there is no…

June 17, 20210Comments

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