Families of Prisoners Support Group
This community is dedicated to families that have been disrupted by prison. Having a loved one incarcerated or having been incarcerated comes with its own unique challenges that require support and understanding. Join the group to find others who know what you're going through, and to seek advice or share your experience.
I really like this sight, I feel like I can really vent and there are people who really understand what I am going through. Anyways, my husband and I got into a fight on the phone tonight. I'm not sure what I did, but I upset him. He was so mad he cut himself. I feel like it's my fault. I feel like a terrible wife for not stopping him. I feel like I upset him and if I didn't do that he wouldn't have cut himself. I don't know how much more I can take.
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hang in there. Sounds like to me his intension was to make you feel it was your fault. Hes got to understand. He is the one in prison, but it feels like we are too. Its a little different for me , my son is in prison.
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You are definitely not responsible for your husband's choice to hurt himself. We carry a huge burden out here in this world, but controlling other's actions is not one of them. You need not be hard on yourself for what he chose to do. That does not signify that you are a poor wife or bad person for what he chose to do. Hope you are being easier on yourself.
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O honey. Everyone here is right you didnt "make" him do anything. For us, Jeffrey has a way of making me feel guilty so I do what he wants me to do well, not really anymore, but he used to. However, again I allowed him to. Now, I wont tollerate it. Its ok to vent, that is what we as loved ones are here for, but it is not ok to attack us! Hang in there!
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
