Families of Prisoners Support Group
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Lately my husband and I have been fighting more and more. I've been depressed as a result and he's been upset and yelling and threatening to hurt himself. I love him with all my heart and I will not leave him. Is there any kind of counseling we can get in prison, even do-it-yourself workbook help? Or any advice that would help our relationship? Thanks
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If you're concerned he may hurt himself you might want to inform the warden so they can put him on suicide watch.
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Prison is a trying and emotional time for all couples. It is a sudden loss of freedom and familiarity. I don't know how long ago your husband was sentenced, but if it were fairly recently, chances are he is trying to adjust to a new lifestyle and taking his stress and frustration out on you. As they say, we tend to lash out at those we love the most. After this shock has worn off, I think your relationship will fluorish in a productive manner.
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go to the website prisonmarriageministry.com it has a workbook for married couples and it really helped me and my honey when he was 1800 miles away and we could only see each other every 6 mos or more. Hope it helps.
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Have you heard about the marriage encounter TIME by mail? It is helping us tremdously! I am so thankful for it! It so hard when they are gone now!
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Call around to your local churches and see if any of them offer Almond Tree counseling. I swear by it, it has changed my life, our lives. And I agree with Justjen, let the warden know, alot of the time if someone says they will hurt themselves it is just for attention, but sometimes, it is a cry for help. He maybe serious.
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