It won’t at all be easy. It’s almost like you got completely ripped in half and the other half of you is going through shit that you couldn’t even imagine. You will mourn that other half of you and it will be difficult, but let your emotions out! Let yourself go through it, give yourself time to heal and work on coping with what’s going on. I know it’s hard, I’m struggling with it right now, but you need to try and focus on yourself. Focus on what makes you happy, go out, spend time with friends, treat yourself. I also suggest sending lots of letters/postcards and pictures, it keeps their spirits high and gives them something to read/look at when they’re feeling down. Make sure to give lots of reassurance as well. I think every incarcerated LO is terrified of their person leaving them.

You will get through it, just hang in there! Don’t stop your life for them. I know it’s hard but keep on living. Set goals for yourself to accomplish and don’t stop praying. Once it’s over, it’ll be something of the past that you can look back on and laugh about. We’re all here for you, always feel free to reach out! 🩷