Hello, I’m Bridget

I have a son in prison.

There are nearly 2 million incarcerated individuals in the United States, all of them were born to mothers. Some of us have even been good mothers by the standard definition.


Who am I writing for?

  • Lovers of human interest stories

  • Parents, and those supporting parents

  • Educators and education policies makers

  • Law enforcement and judges

  • Rebels

  • Change makers


What

Think docuseries; think saga. Because it is. Unscripted. This is real life, unfolding in a manner that we never planned to experience let alone discuss with you. It is hard. It is humbling. It is also an opportunity to learn.

HERE is a link to my archives!

If you want to read the story from the very beginning, start HERE.

When

I post once a week on Fridays. Some weeks, I throw in a Tuesday post for paid subscribers. I'm in the Chat about once a week as well.

How

For inquiring minds, I will not out my son by name, number, image, or specifics. He is doing time in a maximum security prison and drawing attention to him is not safe. I understand curiosity— I would full-on Google to learn more if I were you. Of course, you are free to do so. I can ask you only to be kind, with his (and his family’s) safety in mind.

I promise…

  • 100% honesty

  • No excuses

  • Real emotion

  • Transparency

  • Good research

  • Hope

  • ZERO AI generated content


Free Subscribers have access to

  • weekly insights called “Confessions”

  • education about American policies which impact families of the incarcerated

  • parenting perspectives, from a mom in the trenches (who also happens to be a clinical psychologist)

  • our chat

Paid subscriptions receive all of the free content plus

  • the “Rest of the Story” (private details the public doesn’t need to know)

  • access to comment and share in deeper discussion

  • an inside look at actual records and photos

  • occasional videos, interviews, Q &As

  • actionable steps to get involved in your community

  • providing support for a my son’s commissary needs in real time

  • help in advancing prison reform voices

  • be part of a community that cares


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When your child is behind bars, you better be a tough mother. I write what others won’t— because silence protects the system, not the people.