Invisible shackles Published by: Admin JoJo Matthews The countdown is on until my daughter returns to Oregon. It makes me sad to think of the loneliness I will go through
60 Days To Life Published by: Admin JoJo Matthews Did anyone else watch 60 days in? I’ve been watching the participants in the program being released from jail and seeing
A Lifer Wife II Published by: JoJo Matthews There are different types of lifer wives/girlfriends/finances whatever the term you use. The first one is the one that is doing a
What A Day!! Published by: JoJo Matthews Yesterday was an emotional roller coaster for me. My very dear friend, her daughter, my mom daughter and myself all went to the
VISITS FINALLY!!!! Published by: JoJo Matthews Today was Joey’s mom and I’s second visit since he got transferred to DOC. It seemed to take forever to get visits approved but
Conversation Published by: Admin JoJo Matthews A conversation I was having with a coworker at work today sparked thoughts in me today. She stated she doesn’t know how I do
Disappointed Published by: JoJo Matthews A while back a new class started at work but I hadn’t met any of the new people really because I work mostly nights and
Renewal Published by: JoJo Matthews Its been a very difficult year for me. I lost two people extremely close to me. The first person I lost was a close friend
Thanksgiving And Other Holidays. Published by: Admin JoJo Matthews Holidays have always been about family and friends growing up. I don’t remember it ever being a tiny affair. On this
A Lifers Wife Published by: JoJo Matthews Friday, October 23rd, 2015 my love was sentenced to life without parole. It was awful to hear the judge say those words but
My #1 Tip For Survival Published by: Admin JoJo Matthews Three and half years ago when I got the text message that my friend at the time had been arrested
Ranks Published by: JoJo Matthews October 23rd, 2015 I will officially join the ranks of prison wife….well technically fiancée but whatever. Its been a long 3 1/2 years at times
Coping With JoJo Published by: JoJo Matthews So lets talk about how JoJo copes with depression. As I mentioned in my previous blog I suffer from depression and have for
Lock Up Published by: JoJo Matthews I had a totally surreal experience yesterday. I was watching lock up and the episode was one that was filmed Maricopa county jail. It
Lessons learned Published by: JoJo Matthews If there is any good things that have come from this part of my journey it’s this. I’ve become much more tolerant of others’
Time out Published by: JoJo Matthews I’ve been reading a few posts lately from single moms and they’re exhausted mentally and physically. I myself am a single mom but the
A tip to surviving Published by: JoJo Matthews One tip for survival in this life, whether on this journey or not is to find the good in every day. When
Differences Published by: JoJo Matthews My blog is inspired by a post on Facebook and it brings up something very important that I think should be discussed. Everyone’s relationship is
The World Doesn’t Stop Published by: JoJo Matthews I read many many many stories about girlfriends/wives/fiancées and even family members losing there loved ones to prison. I am one of
Judgements Published by: JoJo Matthews If I could tell you one lesson I’m learning as a prison wife that I probably stumble the most with, it would be learning to
