Coming Home: A Mother And Son’s Story Of Life After Incarceration (Part 2)
About this episode
Jane and her son Anthony discuss the challenges and realities of life after his release from prison.
Incarceration may have ended, but the journey is far from over. In this powerful episode, we continue the story of Jane—now joined by her son, Anthony, who has recently come home after years in prison. Together, they share what life has been like since his release, offering an honest look at the emotional, relational, and practical challenges of reentry. From rebuilding trust to finding a new normal, their journey sheds light on what families truly face after incarceration ends. Whether you have a loved one coming home or want to better understand the realities of life after prison, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss. (Season 5 intro courtesy of Matt Duhamel. Music by Halim Aly-hassan and Matt Bowman)
People in this episode
Guest: Anthony
Topics covered
- life after incarceration
- mother-son relationship
- reentry challenges
- trust rebuilding
- family dynamics
Keywords
- incarceration
- emotional challenges
- relational challenges
- new normal
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Coming Home:
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