What to Expect When Your Husband Comes Home from Prison

As you prepare for your husband's return home from prison, you are both excited and stressed. So much has changed for you and your family while he has been away. It is hard to imagine your life with him back at home. Your established routine will be changed as your husband brings his perspective into your lives.…

June 9, 20200Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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Summer Activities in 2020

The cold weather is leaving and the warm weather is rolling in. That can only mean one thing, summer is officially here. 2020 has been off to an unexpected start with the COVID-19 outbreak, but states are starting to reopen which means people can begin to plan out their summer. So what are some fun…

May 27, 20200Comments

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Seven Things You are Doing Wrong in Your Relationship with an Inmate

The shutdown has magnified issues within relationships everywhere. I believe this is especially true for those of you who are in a relationship with someone who is incarcerated. Stress creates pressure that exposes weaknesses more than any other situation in life. Your relationship is under extreme pressure right now, and you are facing issues you did not see…

May 6, 20200Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

Family Mental Health

Quarantined Life

I am pretty sure COVID19 is going to have lasting impacts. I do not think anything will ever be the same again. And no, I am not just talking about losing loved ones and the immense loss that brings. Our culture will never be the same. Handshaking may not return for decades, people will…

April 18, 20200Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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At-home Activities in the Midst of Coronavirus

With the current state of the Coronavirus pandemic, more and more people are being asked to work remotely. Students are now finishing of the school year with online classes and restaurants, bars, and also other places are being asked to close temporarily in some states too. While working remotely may be exciting to some, it…

March 20, 20200Comments

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More Gift Ideas For Inmates

How to find the perfect gift for a loved one in prison Finding the right gift for your husband when he is locked up is a challenge like no other. Ron was in prison for 15 years, and every holiday I agonized over what to get for him. I had to be super creative and…

February 13, 20200Comments

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The Business of Living

I clearly remember sitting in my car in the driveway after Ron went to prison. However, I have no recollection of driving home. The last memory I have before sitting in my driveway was me looking out the second-story window. It was the memory of watching a sheriff put my husband in the back of…

January 27, 20200Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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Fun Ideas for the Holidays

It’s time of the year again. The kids are on break from school, family is getting time off from work and your house is starting to look a little less spacious than you remember. Yes, the holidays can be stressful, but it’s a great opportunity to spend time with your family. Everyone loves to open…

December 19, 20190Comments

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Managing the Stress of the Holidays

Stress is unavoidable. It might surprise you to learn that pressure can be healthy. With the right amount of stress, then you will thrive. It will help you solve problems, prioritize, develop new brain connections, and also learn new things. I love the stress of trying new things, figuring out solutions to problems and finding…

December 17, 20190Comments

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Gifts for Prisoners- 7 Gift Ideas They Will LOVE

It was 4:00 a.m. as I rolled out of bed and began preparing for the day. Today was a special day, so I needed to spend a little more time on my appearance. I carefully curled and sprayed my hair so it would stay beautiful all day. I dressed up in a modest but attractive…

December 13, 20190Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com