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Are Inmates Being Rehabilitated While Incarcerated?

November 16, 2016 By Real Wife

I was sentenced to 22 ½ years in federal prison to be rehabilitated, confined behind these prison walls, in order to be restored to good condition/health since I was unfit to be free in society (due to a drug crime conviction). I absolutely agree that in our society we need prisons for people who are deemed […]

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The Justice System Is Not So Just

November 1, 2016 By Real Wife

There are several federal inmates currently serving major time, some even life sentences, due to the not so just justice system. One of those who knows too well but too late is the Mr., my husband. I must admit I was hesitant about sharing his story, and I’ve held on to it for a few weeks. […]

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My Princess … A Daddy’s Love from Behind the Wall

September 28, 2016 By Real Wife

Let me tell you it’s such a surreal feeling every time I see My Little Princess, hell after serving 11 1/2 years of a 22 1/2 year sentence in federal prison you would understand exactly what I mean. Understand that when I was arrested she was 2 month’s shy of turning 3 years old but […]

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Our First Prison Visit

September 21, 2016 By Real Wife

The first true prison visit was quite an experience. We were so glad that my fiance had been designated after a year or two wait in the county jail. We will get the chance to actually touch him, hug and kiss him. He will finally get to hold our son for the first time. He was […]

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Hello From the Other Side: A Son’s Intro to His Father

September 17, 2016 By Real Wife

So the day has finally come for my son to be introduced to his father! After several telephone calls explaining his features and “first moments”, you know the first babble, the first table food experience, the first steps, the first day at daycare, first potty training attempts he finally gets to see him in person. […]

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Married Single Mom

September 2, 2016 By Real Wife

Have you ever heard of a married single mom? I hadn’t either until it innocently slipped from my mouth when I was explaining my marital status to a few ladies I met. I was at a book club meeting for the first time and of course we all had to introduce ourselves. As everyone […]

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The Walking Dead: Losing a Loved One to Prison

August 24, 2016 By Real Wife

The Walking Dead: Losing a loved one to prison. As I mentioned in the article, “You Have a Collect Call From ___ At the County Jail”, I experienced so many different emotions. One minute I would be ok with the situation, the next minute I would be upset with my fiancè. I would try to […]

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You Have A Collect Call From ____ At The County Jail

August 13, 2016 By Real Wife

Today has been a real reality check!! My daughter started her first day of HIGH SCHOOL and my son started his first day of Middle School. I can’t believe the time has gone by so fast. I’m not one to show my emotions too much but this got me. It was 11 years ago, my […]

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Hello from the Other Side: A Daughter’s Memoir

February 6, 2016 By Real Wife

When I was 3 years old and my brother hadn’t been born our dad was arrested. I can remember vividly my dad not returning home and asking my mom when he was coming back. I later learned that he was in jail. He was sentenced to 21 years in prison. This was the most horrifying […]

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My Children, My Inspiration

February 6, 2016 By Real Wife

You never know what goes on in the minds of your children even if you have a close relationship with them. I talk to my kids all the time about everything … so I thought. It wasn’t until my daughter came to me with an assignment in which she had to write a memoir, that […]