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Book Synopsis: Process the grief, shame, and loneliness of having a child in prison and move toward healing. Hear this first: you didn't screw up. Kids don't have to be bad, have bad parents, or live in bad homes to suffer mental health breakdowns, addiction, or incarceration. Everything can change instantly, and if it's happened to your family member, you know the emotional chaos and the feelings of losing control that threaten your survival.
Lorri Britt was caught in a cycle of guilt, shame, sadness, and loneliness, feeling judged and ostracized when her two boys ended up in prison. In My Heart Behind Bars, she bravely shares her true life story and the raw reactions she experienced before, during, and after they were incarcerated. Readers dealing with similar heartbreak will find help and comfort knowing they're not alone.
- You'll discover
- What to know and how to prepare when visiting an adult child in prison.
- New and healthier coping skills to release emotions, like taking on creative activities.
- Common responses to a child returning home from prison, like parental protectiveness and worry.
- Emotional triggers to watch out for and where you can direct the intense feelings when they arise.
- How the pain of having a child in prison parallels the grief of a loved one's death—and why it's okay to grieve the loss of the child you knew while greeting the person they've become.
Your child's choices are not yours; you're on separate paths bound together by love. Read My Heart Behind Bars—an honest memoir and guide to processing the imprisonment of a child—and finding help to make sense of it logically and emotionally as you heal.
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Are you a mother grappling with the grief, shame, and loneliness of having a child in prison? You are not alone. In her remarkable memoir, "My Heart Behind Bars: A Mother's Journey of Grief, Incarceration, Love and Forgiveness," Lorri Britt bravely shares her own story of pain, guilt, and survival. This book is a roadmap to healing, offering support and guidance for mothers who are facing similar heartbreak. Prepare to release your emotions, find comfort, and transform your journey towards love and forgiveness. Don't let your grief control your life - take control and embark on this transformative journey with Lorri Britt.
Visiting an adult child in prison can be daunting and overwhelming. But fear not, "My Heart Behind Bars" provides you with valuable insights and preparation tips to make your visits as smooth as possible. From coping skills to creative activities, this book offers new, healthier ways to release your emotions and navigate the complex world of having a child in prison.
When your child returns home from prison, a mix of emotions including protectiveness and worry may flood your heart. It's natural to feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to support them. Lorri Britt's heartfelt memoir will guide you through these common responses, shining a light on what to expect and how to best provide the support your child needs during this transitional period.
Emotional triggers can appear out of nowhere, threatening to derail your healing journey. "My Heart Behind Bars" will help you identify these triggers and provide you with effective techniques on how to redirect the intense emotions when they arise. Through Lorri Britt's words, you will find solace and the strength to face these challenges head-on.
Having a child in prison is a pain that parallels the grief of losing a loved one. It's natural to mourn the loss of the child you once knew while trying to understand and accept the person they have become. Let "My Heart Behind Bars" be your guiding light as you navigate this difficult journey, offering you comfort, understanding, and the permission to grieve.
Your child's choices do not define you as a parent. You are on separate paths, but bound together by love. "My Heart Behind Bars" is not just an honest memoir, it's also a powerful guide that will help you process the imprisonment of a child logically and emotionally. It's time to find the help you need and break free from the cycle of guilt, shame, and loneliness. Start your healing journey today by unlocking the wisdom within "My Heart Behind Bars."
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