Broken Bonds to Connection

Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2025 Amazon Format: KindleVerified Purchase 5.0 out of 5 stars An Insightful Journey of Healing and Hope R.Abe ""Ms. Sheldon shares her journey of learning more about herself and her son. She goes from shock and dismay to acceptance and reunion. It was comforting to know that although few talk about these situations, you are not alone. Support and resources are available for those who search for them."" Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2025 Amazon Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase 5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended for all!! Mom of 3 ""This book shares the heart-wrenching story of a son's experience with incarceration and the mother's painful navigation of that process. The author shares her story in a raw, touching narrative that will leave you inspired with hope. I highly recommend this book for anyone who has a loved one incarcerated, whether they are new to the process or whether they have been incarcerated for a long period of time."" Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2025 Amazon Format: KindleVerified Purchase5.0 out of 5 stars Practical and Spiritual Guidance Moon ""Reading Heidi's words brings insight, guidance and hope to family and friends of incarcerated people. This three and a half year journey began with fear of the unknown, travels through years of learning new ways of coping and emerges into peace and serenity of faith and the knowledge of how to live in a new normal. Heidi weaves her past experiences and choices into her explanation of how the journey with her son came to be. She shares how they reconnected through visits, Bible Study and guidance through the TLC Program at the Anchorage Correctional Complex and her peer group Beyond Walls. I recommend this book to the incarcerated, their family and friends and to others who wish to develop compassion for the families involved."" 5.0 out of 5 stars An Insightful Journey of Healing and HopeMs. Sheldon shares her journey of learning more about herself and her son. She goes from shock and dismay to acceptance and reunion. It was comforting to know that although few talk about these situations, you are not alone. Support and resources are available for those who search for them. 5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended for all!! This book shares the heart-wrenching story of a son's experience with incarceration and the mother's painful navigation of that process. The author shares her story in a raw, touching narrative that will leave you inspired with hope. I highly recommend this book for anyone who has a loved one incarcerated, whether they are new to the process or whether they have been incarcerated for a long period of time. 5.0 out of 5 stars Practical and Spiritual GuidanceReading Heidi's words brings insight, guidance and hope to family and friends of incarcerated people. This three and a half year journey began with fear of the unknown, travels through years of learning new ways of coping and emerges into peace and serenity of faith and the knowledge of how to live in a new normal. Heidi weaves her past experiences and choices into her explanation of how the journey with her son came to be. She shares how they reconnected through visits, Bible Study and guidance through the TLC Program at the Anchorage Correctional Complex and her peer group Beyond Walls. I recommend this book to the incarcerated, their family and friends and to others who wish to develop compassion for the families involved.