Tag: family
Unsung Confessions: Forgiving the Father She Discovered in Jailhouse Songs
Sonja grew up in a home shaped by absence, the kind that leaves its mark on everything. Her father spent most of her childhood in prison. By the time he was released, Sonja was already a teenager, skilled at guarding her heart. Her mother had divorced years before and remarried when Sonja was fifteen, moving [...]
Helpful Advice for Children with Incarcerated Parents
Life changes fast when a parent is taken away. Maybe you’re a child trying to keep it together at school, or an adult trying to explain the unexplainable to a young person you love. No one gets a manual for this. Kids and caregivers alike are left to figure it out as they go. Whether [...]
National Reunification Month: Keeping Families Together
Thanks to National Reunification Month, observed every June, there is more emphasis on the importance of keeping families together. The absence of a family member due to incarceration can be an emotional experience, and the reunion may include a mix of feelings as well. Whether welcoming back a child, parent, or partner, or trying to [...]
Holiday Support & Service
If your incarceration or the incarnation of a loved one has led you astray from family and friends, you may find that the holiday season brings feelings of loneliness and isolation. It can be hard to go through the holidays on your own when it is a time that is typically spent with loved ones, [...]
How to Earn Other’s Trust
Upon your release, you may find that your relationships with friends or family members have changed. Parents, spouses, employers, and friends may feel as though trust has been broken, depending on your situation. New people you meet may be hesitant to trust you once they find out about your past. Employers, landlords, colleagues, and potential [...]
