Doing Time On The Outside (Ebook)
Doing Time On The Outside is a compassionate, honest, and empowering survival guide written for the families left behind—especially the women who carry the emotional and financial weight while holding down the home front.
$19.97
Book Description
You may not be behind bars—but you’re still doing time.
When someone you love is incarcerated, the pain doesn’t stop at the prison gates. You feel it at the dinner table, in the silence, in the late-night questions, and in the constant pressure to stay strong.
Doing Time On The Outside is a compassionate, honest, and empowering survival guide written for the families left behind—especially the women who carry the emotional and financial weight while holding down the home front.
Author and reentry advocate Shelia Bruno delivers bold truths and much-needed validation.
With real-life examples, mental health insights, and space for reflection, this book gives families
the language, tools, and support they’ve been missing.
Book Details
What You’ll Learn Inside
- How to recognize emotional burnout, loyalty trauma, and co-dependency
- Why survival mode feels normal—and how to break free from it
- How to support your loved one without losing yourself in the process
- What vicarious trauma looks like and how it shows up in everyday life
- Practical reflection questions and affirmations to help you reset
- Boundaries: what they are, why you need them, and how to set them
- Why your story matters—and how to reclaim your voice
Book Reviews
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“Shelia Bruno has created a must-have guide for women who are silently doing time right along with their incarcerated loved ones. This book is a lifeline. It brings truth, healing, and hope to those who rarely get asked, ‘How are you really doing?”
Tina N., Reentry Specialist & Mental Health Advocate
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This book saved me from drowning.
“I didn’t even know what loyalty trauma was until I read this. I thought I was just being a good wife—holding it all together while he did his time. But I was losing myself little by little. This workbook walked me through the pain I hadn’t dared to speak out loud. Every question, every page… it hit home. I cried, I got angry, and I found myself again.”
Tanya R., Wife of 7 Years
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Finally, something for us.
“I’ve supported my son through multiple incarcerations, and no one ever asked how I was holding up. This isn’t just reading material—it’s real-life healing. It forced me to slow down and face the truth: I’ve been doing time too. This eBook/workbook gave me back my voice, my boundaries, and my peace.”
Marva S., Mother and Caregiver
If you went to prison young and feel lost trying to rebuild your life, this book will feel like someone finally understands you. It’s not just a guide—it’s hope.
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FAQ
Is the book hardcover or softcover?
eBook only
How many pages is the book?
The eBook is 24 pages.
Is this book also an audiobook?
No, at this time, eBook only
Are there discounts for Non-profits and Reentry Programs?
Yes, with the purchase of 10 or more copies.