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
Working through the new reality of a loved one in prison
Was your loved one recently imprisoned? If so, there are probably lots of emotions running through you right now. You may be angry at the
Gifts you can give incarcerated loved ones all year long
The holiday season may have come to an end, but that doesn’t mean we need to stop giving gifts. Throughout the year, we can be
Some quick tips for writing letters to an incarcerated loved one
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
Tips for raising a child with an incarcerated parent
If you’re raising or helping raise a child who has an incarcerated parent, it’s important to keep a few things in mind. The child will
Tips for staying in recovery during reentry
Reentry is tough enough without throwing in addiction. When a person reenters society they have to adapt to living on the outside and new norms.
How can a marriage survive when your spouse is incarcerated?
Marriages are hard enough. Add incarceration into the mix, and they’re even harder. People already have numerous struggles to deal with in marriage without having
Tips to help your loved one deal with prison life
If your loved one is new to prison life, it will take some adjusting. It’s not easy. It’s a huge change. To live, as well
Tips for celebrating the holidays when your loved one is incarcerated
The holiday season is here. While this can be a special time of year for many, it can also be a trying time for those
Fight depression with these mood boosting tips
In my last blog, I discussed how to cope with a loved one being incarcerated. You could be feeling various emotions, including stress, anger or