Tag: love
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A Different Kind of Prison Visit.“I’ll Stay With You, Daddy”: The Power of Prison Visits
A Different Kind of Prison Visit I had not visited a prison in many years. Every visit is different—people change, staff change, and the atmosphere shifts. I rarely go on weekends, as I try to leave that time for family members. But this time, I had to make a Saturday visit, and the experience felt…
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Why Women Always Seem to Be the Reason Men Go Back to Prison — Whose Fault Is That? The Reality After Love After Lockup
“True love doesn’t rescue you — it walks beside you while you save yourself.” It’s been a minute since I published an article—not for lack of ideas but simply lack of time. July is that time of year when things become a little more reflective, especially for those of us who work with and alongside…
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A Tribute to All Mothers: Seen, Unseen, and Unbreakable.The Mothers Behind the Walls: A Tribute to the Quiet Warriors of Reentry.
Mother’s Day is one of the most important holidays on our calendar—not because of the flowers, cards, or brunches, but because of the deep, irreplaceable role that mothers play in shaping lives, carrying burdens, and loving unconditionally. I am not a mother in the biological sense. I haven’t given birth, but I have raised many…
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True Story of a Loving Son Who Couldn’t Say Goodbye in Person to His Beloved Mother.For Grandma Elaine: A Story of Love, Advocacy, and Time When Grief Comes Behind Prison Walls
“The Subject No One Wants to Talk About” It’s the subject no one ever wants to talk about. Because it’s sad.Because it’s uncomfortable.Because it’s unknown. Whether you’re behind prison walls or out here in this messy, chaotic world—we all share one truth: one day, our loved ones will leave us. And sometimes, there’s nothing we…
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Unfiltered Love: Navigating Relationships in a World of Incarceration. No Roses, Just Reality: Love and Life in a World of Parole. Love After Lockup: Unveiling the Truth Behind Relationships and Reentry. Love in Chains.
“In a place where freedom is taken away, love is something no one can imprison.” “Love After Lockup is a reality TV series that explores the lives of individuals who fall in love with prisoners. The show, which airs on WE tv, documents their journeys as the inmates are released and attempt to transition back…
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Daughters Left Behind: The Hidden Impact of Parental Incarceration on Children – A must-watch documentary that explores the often-overlooked consequences of having an incarcerated parent. It raises the thought-provoking question: “What if we had a dance in the jail”
Justyna M. in Criminal Justice “The number of children who are separated from their parents due to incarceration is significant, though exact figures can vary. According to the Sentencing Project and other research organizations, more than 5 million children in the United States have had at least one parent incarcerated at some point in their…
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Denver Dream Center: A Dreamlike Place Where Judgment Ends and Love Begins Built by Extraordinary People
by Justyna M. in Criminal Justice Welcome to the Denver Dream Center “Dreams are the seeds of change. Nothing ever grows without a seed, and nothing ever changes without a dream.” — Debby Boone Imagine a place where you are welcomed with open arms, no questions asked. A place where no one inquires about your…
Justice Unlocked. 