I was actually wondering if there were any support groups for women with husbands in prison. I have been with him for 4 years and he has been gone for a year and a half now. He's up for parole soon and if he gets it this time he'll be home next may, but if not he'll probably be looking at least another year or two more. I am just really having a hard time dealing with it and it seems to be getting harder and harder especially when knowone understands what I am going through and why I am waiting. Anyone know of any group or anything I can do to find one?
2007-06-28 09:07:16 · 10 answers · asked by Amber 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
You are wasting your life waiting on a criminal. But then again.. At least you know where he is everynight. haha
2007-06-28 09:16:49 · answer #1 · answered by yanks006 3 · 0⤊ 7⤋
dang sorry to hear that. so weird but im in a very similar situation. my guy and i have been together for 5 years and have a 4 yr old daughter. he's been in prison since 2005 and was denied his parole date this yr and doesnt get another chance until may of 2008. he is serving a 5 yr sentence for a number of things he's done. he originally went in sept of 2005, got out on bond in february of 2006(on my bday of all days), then was sent back in sept of 2006 and has been gone ever sinc. he was at the county jail, and then was transferred to two different prisons before they took him away.at first i was dealing w/ this but i can tell u i know it gets hard and lonely.my daughter especially is starting to miss her dad. he's spend the last two thanksgiving, christmas, new yrs all in jail. he's missed her bday, his bday, fathers day, her first day of school,so many important days. i try and turn to others for support but everyone can feel me on this. i dont know of any support groups but im sure if u look online for some in ur area u may find some. i havent even been able to visit him bc of the distance he is away from us now. it has definately been a struggle for us and my heart goes out to you. i suggest u write as much as u can, visit if possible, and try to be positive in ur thoughts and actions. the time will pass quick and remember he needs u to be positive at a time like this. good luck
2007-06-28 09:19:16 · answer #2 · answered by the_kid_doesnt_care 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't, but I bet if you look around online and call the prison or local court system they probably do have that sort of information. And if it's any consolation, if he were my husband and he went away for something small, I would wait for him too. The only deal breakers, for me, would be any form of sexual deviancy, especially dealing with a child, if he murdered someone in cold blood (instead of self defense), or if he was a habitual offender, in and out of jail/prison. Other than that I think I'd wait for my husband too. Good luck.
2007-06-28 09:26:14 · answer #3 · answered by Brandy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are A LOT of support groups out there, and yes, you should make yourself aware of them. This is not an uncommon problem. Hundreds of thousands of men are in jail and their women often are left with no where to turn. Do a google search and you will be able to find them.
2007-06-28 09:13:48 · answer #4 · answered by John B 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hope you find the support groups you need. What are you doing to improve your own lifestyle? Attending school? Working? Keep working on your own personal goals and accomplish as many as you can. That will make you an independent person.
2007-07-02 09:03:39 · answer #5 · answered by maestra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know how to send links but i type in the little box about knowing your answers.. the research box.. info on support groups for wives who husbands are in prision and a whole bunch of sites came up.. try to google it
2007-06-28 09:11:54 · answer #6 · answered by vis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am so glad that you are waiting. I hope he knows how blessed he is with you. I have been in jail an di might be going back depends on the judge. My wife is in the same boat you are. Email me and we will talk.
2007-06-28 09:14:17 · answer #7 · answered by Humble Servant 1 · 4⤊ 1⤋
http://www.prisontalk.com/
is an awesome support site - there is a forum for everyone and everything, and everyone is very supportive and encouraging..
Don't listen to people who call your husband a 'loser' etc.. how sad that they can feel no compassion for others... pity them for being so ignorant and unloving..
best of luck..
2007-06-28 09:22:18 · answer #8 · answered by Laura S 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why would you want to wait for a loser in prison? whats he going to do for you when he gets out? You need a man to be there for you and support you now, and always.
2007-06-28 09:12:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
may be i can help would you like to meet up and talk about it may be i can take your mind off of it and have some fun let me know
2007-06-28 14:55:23 · answer #10 · answered by Steve D 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋