When your adult child goes to prison
Learning your adult child is going to prison is devastating. You think of the child you raised and the many special memories you’ve shared. You
What your loved one should know about reentry
Your loved one is very excited to be released from prison. And why wouldn’t they be? Incarcerated life is rough. Upon release, they get to
Things to be aware of before your loved one is released from prison
There are several things you should be aware of when a loved one released from prison. That’s why I’ve written numerous blogs on the subject.
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
Things to do when you’re feeling down
If you have a loved one in prison, it’s normal to feel down at times. It’s tough not being able to see your loved one
What you should know before your prison visit
Visiting an inmate is more complicated than just arriving and getting in line. You need to know all the particulars to ensure that you can
How to prepare your loved one for reentry
You and your loved one are eagerly waiting for the day that they’ll be free. As much as you both hope and wish for that
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