by Shelia Bruno | Aug 27, 2024 | Reentry and Relationships, Self-Care
Photo Credit Misses Edwards Loving someone who’s incarcerated is one of the most challenging experiences you can go through. The distance, the separation, and the uncertainty can make you feel like your life is on pause, waiting for the day they’re released. But what...
by Shelia Bruno | Aug 20, 2024 | Post-Incarceration Syndrome
The images and names in this story have been changed to protect the privacy of those involved. When someone leaves prison, they often face a world of expectations. Society might expect them to jump right back into life as if nothing has changed. The released...
by Shelia Bruno | Aug 20, 2024 | Reenntry and Relationships
The images and names in this story have been changed to protect the privacy of those involved. It feels wrong to say it, but it’s the truth: I was happier when he was in prison. When he was behind bars, there was a certain rhythm to life. I knew where he was, I knew...
by Shelia Bruno | Aug 19, 2024 | Post-Incarceration Syndrome, Reenntry and Relationships
Post-Incarceration Syndrome (PICS) is a condition that often goes unrecognized but has a profound impact on individuals who have spent time in prison. It affects not only the person who was incarcerated but also their loved ones, especially as they try to reintegrate...
by Shelia Bruno | Aug 18, 2024 | Post-Incarceration Syndrome, Solitary Confinement
The images and names in this story have been changed to protect the privacy of those involved. I remember the day my world shrank to a single, gray room. What was meant to be a temporary measure soon turned into weeks and then months. I began to see how solitary...
