I often hear prisoners’ wives comparing themselves to military spouses. Early on, I too offered this analogy to help explain away the blank stares. In the context of: “My husband is incarcerated, but it’s no different than his being in the military.” Sure, there are similar tenets; partners are away from each other for extended periods;… Read more
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No Sugar Required for Prisoner’s Wife/Partner
2 May 2012
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Insufficient Funds for Prisoner’s Wife/Partner
5 Apr 2012
Being the partner to someone incarcerated comes with a hefty price tag. We pay for this life with different types of currency: money, family, friends, time and freedom. Can you afford it? Is the price you pay greater than the return on your investment? Many prisoners’ wives/partners say they’ll gladly pay any price because it’s worth it.… Read more
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Essential Prisoner’s Wife/Partner Survival Kit
7 Mar 2012
We all hear stories of how a relationship where one partner is incarcerated doesn’t work. I know many couples who successfully navigate this process. Relationships are as varied as the partners themselves and as in all types of relationships no right or wrong way exists. Couples who manage to make this look easy have a few things… Read more






