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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Family

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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Family Leadership Mental Health

Arguments with a Loved One

We as humans tend to find ourselves in arguments even with those we love. Sometimes the arguments are over trivial things and other times they can be over major issues. The trick in any argument is to keep a cool head because you don’t want to escalate the situation. So how do we avoid escalation…

May 25, 20210Comments

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Mental Health

Signs of a Toxic Person

According to WebMD, “a toxic person is anyone whose behavior adds negativity and upset to your life.” Odds are, at some point in your life, you have encountered a person like this. There’s probably an equally as good chance that you still have a toxic person in your life. If someone immediately came to mind…

April 20, 20210Comments

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Family Mental Health

Signs of Depression In a Loved One

Depression is incredibly difficult to deal with. What makes depression so tricky is that we often cannot see it. Many tend to think, “Well, that person is always laughing and smiling, how could they be depressed?” However, a lot of those suffering from depression try to not show it. So what signs can we look…

April 15, 20210Comments

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Activities Leadership Mental Health

How to Meet New People

Do you remember your first day of kindergarten? Your mother, father, or guardian dropped you off at a huge building with lots of new faces. You walk inside the classroom and you see people talking amongst each other. Later that day, your provider picks you up from school and they ask did you meet a…

March 1, 20210Comments

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Family Prison

Parent in Prison

When a parent goes to prison, children suffer the most significant loss. Their childhoods are disrupted, and their worlds are turned upside down.

February 24, 20210Comments

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Mental Health

Useful Tips for Being Single

Maybe your boyfriend just broke up with you last week or you have never had a boyfriend before, but being single can have its challenges. Singleness can be a topic that a lot of people struggle with or it can be a season that they really enjoy. A season of singleness gives you time to work…

February 22, 20210Comments

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Family

Important Actions to Take when your Husband Goes to Prison

There are many changes that occur when someone goes to prison. For them, it is like being deposited on another planet. The culture of incarceration is vastly different from the life we live outside the prison walls. Right now, your man is learning how to live in a completely different environment. And though your scenery doesn’t change, your world…

February 12, 20210Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Activities Holiday

How to make your Valentine’s Day Great

Valentine’s Day is a chance to show your appreciation and love for your partner. However, it’s important to remember that not everyone views Valentine’s Day in the same light. You don’t want to let it define your relationship. Now, that doesn’t mean you still can’t make it a great day for you and your partner.…

February 11, 20210Comments

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