MONALISA is a pillar of hope, an ordained Minister, a certified Life Coach, a mother, a relationship expert, and most importantly; a woman who has battled and won her own fight with the criminal justice system, from both sides of the prison bars. After almost a decade in prison, Monalisa’s daughter is now free! Monalisa is embarking on her crusade to heal families who have encountered the effects of the prison system, rebuild the family unit and ultimately restore empathy in mankind.
About Monalisa
MONALISA is a pillar of hope, an ordained Minister, a certified Life Coach, a mother, a relationship expert, and most importantly; a woman who has battled and won her own fight with the criminal justice system, from both sides of the prison bars. After almost a decade in prison, Monalisa’s daughter is now free! Monalisa is embarking on her crusade to heal families who have encountered the effects of the prison system, rebuild the family unit and ultimately restore empathy in mankind.
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RECENT BLOGS
It’s time for criminal justice reform
I will never forget when I heard the words “Mom, I’ve been arrested!” It forever changed my life. In August 2012, I learned that my one and only daughter had…
When your adult child goes to prison
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What your loved one should know about reentry
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Life sentence – What does it actually mean?
When you hear the term life sentence, you may assume it means the person has to spend their life in prison. And, while this is true in some cases, other…
Things to do when you’re feeling down
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What you should know before your prison visit
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How to prepare your loved one for reentry
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Tips to help prisoners deal with stigma upon reentry
When a person is released from prison, they often deal with the stigma of having a criminal past. It’s an unfortunate reality. Because of this stigma, it can be a…
Working through the new reality of a loved one in...
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Some quick tips for writing letters to an incarcerated loved...
Writing letters is one of the simple things you can do to help your incarcerated loved one. We’ve talked a little bit about this in previous blogs, but wanted to…
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