Having and maintaining a strong connection with your children should always be a priority, no matter what age they are. The simple truth is it can be different for everyone.
Life is hard. Especially with all the crazy twists and turns that just get thrown at you with no warning at all. But the good news is that life will get better. Just because you might be hating life right now doesn’t mean you will forever.
Here are six reasons why you…
When a loved one ends up in prison, your first thoughts may be “When will I get to see them again?”
If you’ve never visited a loved one in prison before it can seem intimidating, maybe even a little scary. By knowing what to expect you can alleviate some of the questions, fears, or uncertainty you…
Before dad went to prison he was not focused on mental health, physical health, or relationship health.
When we share our story he is the first to say “ I used to be a lame”. But while he was incarcerated his mindset shifted. He knew that in order for us to make it through…
If your partner is in prison, this day brings sadness and pain with it as you celebrate yet another holiday with your man behind bars.
April is National Reentry Month, and you need to take advantage of this opportunity to speak up! Your family lives with the impacts of prison every day, so you already know there are challenges you will need to face during reentry
The weather is finally getting warmer again and the sun is starting to shine. Sometimes the dark and cold winter days can really impact our moods without even realizing it. Since it is now March, we can finally look forward to sunnier days. With the year 2020 and COVID-19, we can look forward to what…
This is my favorite time of year! Christmas is almost here. Everyone is pausing from their regular routine to find ways to connect with family and friends. Not even COVID19 will put a damper on my excitement to celebrate Christmas. Nothing can steal my joy during Christmas! Not ever again. I made that decision years ago after returning home…
If a loved one is incarcerated, you need to understand the difference – because they are very different institutions.
First, let me begin by saying that although our system needs reform, there is also a lot that we do get right.