Tamicka Monson2 days ago4 minFinding Hope in the Silence: Navigating Conversations with Kids of Incarcerated Loved OnesIn order to understand how to talk with children of incarcerated parents, one must recognize their stages of development. We will look at...
Tamicka MonsonSep 193 minShedding Shame: Incarceration and Its Effects on Women and GirlsWhere Daddy Lives tells the story of a boy who visits his father with his little sister and mother. The book intentionally focuses on the...
Tamicka MonsonSep 92 minAre Children of Incarcerated Parents Society's Throwaways?Recently, I was sitting in a business meeting with a group that helps formerly incarcerated people and at-risk youth. The director...
Tamicka MonsonAug 221 minThe Story Behind the Book: Inspiring Hope for FamiliesImagine you are a six-year-old child. Your parent, who was present in your life, suddenly disappears. You ask your family members where...