Tag: Relationships

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Support Group

“Support Group? That sounds like a place weak people go to complain about their lives. I do not need that!” This is what I often hear from women who are trying to find their footing as their husbands/partners go to prison. I tell them, “If that is what you think a support group is,…

March 8, 20190Comments

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How to deal with your Partner in Prison

Dealing with your partner in prison is hard. Your entire life has been tipped upside down and you are hanging on for dear life. You are trying to process all the areas of your life that have been furthermore affected by his incarceration. It is a lot to process! Although your heart is…

March 1, 20190Comments

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February 8, 20190Comments

Giving Your Partner Money while He is in Prison

There are some things that everyone who has a partner in prison will face. One of those things is the decision on whether to send him money, or not to send him money. It is a personal decision. Your personal decision. It is a tough decision for anyone, but especially hard for those who are…

February 5, 20190Comments

New Year’s Resolution When your Husband is in Prison

Making, and keeping, New Year’s Resolutions when your husband is in prison is painful. As people talk about the things they need to work on or change in their lives to become better, you are thinking about the biggest thing you want to change is that your husband is in prison. And yet, there is…

January 17, 20190Comments

General rules to visiting an inmate

Visits are a great way to stay in touch, but they are also important for other reasons. If you really want to know how your loved one is doing—go visit them. You learn so much more about how they are adjusting, if they are well, and the different programs they are participating in during a…

January 10, 20190Comments

Advice to Make your Relationship Thrive

We hear great advice all the time! From the words of wisdom from our grandmothers, to the radio snippets, to the blogs we read—we are often inundated with tips, tools, and secrets to making our relationships better. You consume as much content as you possibly can, and yet you are still struggling in your relationship.…

December 25, 20180Comments

Seven Relationship Tips that Couples Forget

We hear great advice all the time! From the words of wisdom from our grandmothers, to the radio snippets, to the blogs we read—we are inundated with tips, tools, and secrets to making our relationships better. You consume as much content as you possibly can, and yet you are still struggling in your relationship. Why…

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December 14, 20180Comments

How to Communicate when you are angry

Ever notice how hard it is to talk when you’re angry? It is easy to shut down and say nothing—and it is easy to yell. But talking calmly is the furthest thing from your mind in that moment. Anger has a way of robbing us of our self-control, dignity, and character if we are not…

November 5, 20180Comments

How to Find a Pro Bono (FREE) Lawyer

Is there help out there? One of the biggest financial burdens you will carry when your husband is in prison is legal fees. If you are already struggling financially, it is even more stressful to try to come up with the funds to pay an attorney to help you. The good news is that there…