Michelle’s Story
When children have a parent in prison, they go through a grieving process, similar to bereavement. The difference, however, is that when a parent goes to prison, rather than receiving sympathy and support, they face shame and stigma on top of the grief they are feeling for their loss. Michelle’s family had three months of regular prison visits before the first national lockdown, and the sudden changes in visitation have been extremely difficult for her three children to manage. Hear more about Michelle’s experiences by clicking the button below.