Relationships & Family

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Sister Sister

Sometimes while we are getting our lives together, we have to live ā€” shall we say, a little too close to each other ā€” in the housing provided. Here is something to…

Letter from Editor – Spring 2020

What do you think of when you hear sisterhood? Noisy marches with silly hats? Old-fashioned women with nothing more to do than sip tea in the afternoon? Maybe you think of the…

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Momma Knows Best

My Momma donā€™t like you ā€¦and she likes everyone And I never like to admit that I was wrong But Iā€™ve been so caught up with my job Didnā€™t see whatā€™s going…

Be the Parent Your Child Needs You to Be

Donā€™t just Survive, Thrive this next School Year! We all want our children to do well in school. Teachers matter, but you really matter! You are your childā€™s first and lifelong teacher.…

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Jelly Beans Tell the Easter Story

What child can resist the bright colors and sweet taste of jelly beans? Grab a handful of jelly beans and share the story of Easter with your child by using the colors…

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My Wall of Denial Goes Down!!

Little was I aware that the decision I made at 17 would steal my innocence and change my life forever. I grew up going to church, and at the age 14 I…

Relationships & Family

Relationships & Family Itā€™s been said, ā€œYou canā€™t live with them, and you canā€™t live without them.ā€ Does that sound a little like your relationships with friends, coworkers, roommates ā€¦ and family?…
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Back In My Arms – Reuniting With Your Kids

Itā€™s an understatement to say that I count myself blessed in so many ways. I am extremely blessed because of my relationship with my children. Why? Because I was incarcerated for seven…

Coping During the Holidays Without Your Kids

Being without your kids on a long-term basis is rough any time of the year, but during the holidays it can be brutal. Tons of emotions can dig at your mind ā€”…

The Notebook You’ll Carry Everywhere

At some point it happens. You find yourself taking care of your kids, or someone elseā€™s kids, or an adult with complicated health issues. Hereā€™s what Iā€™ve learned since Iā€™ve been taking…

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