Welcome to Unyielding

My name is Angie, and as your host, my goal is to sit with you and meet you right where you are. To pick up on the conversation that is already going on in your head. I'm not afraid of tough conversations, and I'm not shy about giving a voice to the struggles you are facing. Most importantly, I'm here to remind you of all the ways the unyielding love you feel for your child reveals itself.

In this space, we show our scars. We don't pretend or hide in shame. We learn to stand together and pick each other up on the hard days. We remind each other what this fight is for.

In this space, we face our challenges with courage and learn that shame and isolation are driven out when we are brave enough to share our broken parts.

2,000,000. That's how many podcasts are out there today. 2 million podcasts, and YOU LANDED HERE. I'm so that glad that you did.

Today this journey you're on turns a corner.

Today we take back some control. Control, which comes from having choices.

Today we are choosing companionship over isolation.

We're choosing compassion over shame.

Today, we're choosing HOPE.

Pathways to Hope Network is a non-profit organization that provides cost-free support and community to parents with youth facing criminal allegations. In Series 1, Into The Unknown, there will be six episodes. In each episode, we walk you through what to expect on this journey and provide you with resources and support.

Learn more about Pathways at our website: https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/

Discover the community and connect by following us on Facebook and Instagram.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pathwaystohopenetwork

Private Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Pathwaysclosedgroup/about

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathways_to_hope_network/

For Support, Email: closedgroup.pathways@gmail.com

Note: This episode was originally published under our former podcast title. While the name has changed to “Parenting Through the Hard,” the heart of this conversation remains the same. Thanks for being part of the journey.

Part 2. Today we pick up where we left off in episode 1 and continue the conversation with more information on the juvenile court process. We’ll review felony and misdemeanor charges as well as degrees and counts. We’ll also briefly touch on plea deals & trials, what sentencing & probation look like, and then wrap the episode up by talking about record sealing.

Local Thurston County Juvenile Court Programs https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/sc/Pages/court-cases-juvenile.aspx

Thurston County Diversion Program https://communityyouthservices.org/programs/juvenile-diversion/

Ban the Box Article on the Pathways to Hope Network Resource Page https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/resources/

Frequently Asked Questions https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/f-a-q/

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Pathways to Hope Network is a non-profit organization that provides cost-free support and community to parents with youth facing criminal allegations. In Series 1, Into The Unknown, there will be six episodes. In each episode, we walk you through what to expect on this journey and provide you with resources and support.

Learn more about us on our website: https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/

Discover the community and connect by following us on Facebook and Instagram.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pathwaystohopenetwork

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathways_to_hope_network/

For Support, Email: closedgroup.pathways@gmail.com

In Episode One, we take a look at the Juvenile Courts System.
We talk through a little about what happens after an arrest, the diversion program (12:35), Detention (13:00), and Attorneys (15:00). We also talk about what to expect at a hearing (19:00), Terms and Conditions (26:00), and Pretrial Hearings (28:30). Most importantly, though, we talk about how having a child in crisis is not an indicator of whether or not you are a good mom.

Resources:

Local and national resources: https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/resources/
Blog: https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/blog-2/
FAQ: https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/f-a-q/

____________________________________________________________________________

Pathways to Hope Network is a non-profit organization that provides cost-free support and community to parents with youth facing criminal allegations. In Series 1, Into The Unknown, there will be six episodes. In each episode, we walk you through what to expect on this journey and provide you with resources and support.

Learn more about Pathways on our website: https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/

Discover the community and connect by following us on Facebook and Instagram.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pathwaystohopenetwork

Private Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Pathwaysclosedgroup/about

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathways_to_hope_network/

For support, email: closedgroup.pathways@gmail.com

Note: This episode was originally published under our former podcast title. While the name has changed to “Parenting Through the Hard,” the heart of this conversation remains the same. Thanks for being part of the journey.

In Episode Three, we discuss the importance of understanding trauma while walking through this journey. More specifically, the trauma associated with parenting a child facing criminal charges. We hear the advice of other moms who have walked this very same road, those who have faced this trauma, and hope to help strengthen you as you are walking through your own journey.

Resources:

Pathways website: https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/

Blog: https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/2021/10/28/33-moms-with-something-to-say/

The Body Keeps the Score- Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+body+keeps+the+score&qid=1627001361&sr=8-1

____________________________________________________________________________

Pathways to Hope Network is a non-profit organization that provides cost-free support and community to parents with youth facing criminal allegations. In Series 1, Into The Unknown, there will be six episodes. In each episode, we walk you through what to expect on this journey and provide you with resources and support.

Learn more about us on our website: https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/

Discover the community and connect by following us on Facebook and Instagram.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pathwaystohopenetwork

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathways_to_hope_network/

For Support, Email: closedgroup.pathways@gmail.com

Note: This episode was originally published under our former podcast title. While the name has changed to “Parenting Through the Hard,” the heart of this conversation remains the same. Thanks for being part of the journey.

Studies show that couples argue more during their child's teen years than they do any other time in their child's developmental years. In episode four, we take at look at some of the ways having a child in crisis can impact your marriage/domestic relationship. From different parenting styles to the slippery slope of “Don’t tell dad,” I share a few lessons I had to learn the hard way. The show wraps up with a great practical trip to help keep you both on the same team.

Resources:

Pathways website: https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/ (Remember to subscribe!)

• Resources: https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/resources/

____________________________________________________________________________

Pathways to Hope is a non-profit organization with a mission to provide hope and healing to families with children in the juvenile justice system by offering support, resources and community.

Learn more about Pathways at our website: https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/

Discover the community more about our community by following our Facebook and Instagram pages.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pathwaystohopenetwork

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathways_to_hope_network/

Email: closedgroup.pathways@gmail.com

Note: This episode was originally published under our former podcast title. While the name has changed to “Parenting Through the Hard,” the heart of this conversation remains the same. Thanks for being part of the journey.

Having a child in crisis affects the entire family. Amid chaos and emotions, it's easy to overlook other family members who may not be directly involved, particularly siblings. Whether we talk about it with them or not, our children are very aware of the changes in the family dynamic and that the stress of the situation impacts us. This episode discusses how we should talk to our children about their sibling's arrest or incarceration. We also talk about the three things you should consider before having that conversation.

Resources:

Pathways website: https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/ (Remember to subscribe!)

• Resources: https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/resources/

____________________________________________________________________________

Pathways to Hope Network is a non-profit organization that provides cost-free support and community to parents with youth facing criminal allegations. In Series 1, Into The Unknown, there will be six episodes. In each episode, we walk you through what to expect on this journey and provide you with resources and support.

Learn more about Pathways on our website: https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/

Discover the community and connect by following us on Facebook and Instagram.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pathwaystohopenetwork

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathways_to_hope_network/

For support, email: closedgroup.pathways@gmail.com

In Episode Six, we talk about the child at the center of it all, your son or daughter, who has temporarily gone off track and is learning in real-time how to navigate the juvenile court system while feeling the full impact of a decision they made gone wrong.

Up until now, we’ve primarily talked about the feelings or experiences of others who the arrest of our child has impacted. We haven’t talked about the thoughts and emotions that may be running through the young person who's actually facing criminal charges. Today, we will discuss a few of the emotions the young people I interviewed identified with and the important role you play in their journey through this.

Resources:

Pathways website: https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/ (Remember to subscribe!)

Resources: https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/resources/

The Teenaged Brain… Dr. Francis Jensin (book): https://www.amazon.com/Teenage-Brain-Neuroscientists-Survival-Adolescents/dp/0062067850

Nami.org Article: https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/June-2018/4-Ways-Teens-Can-Access-Therapy-Without-Health-Ins

Note: This episode was originally published under our former podcast title. While the name has changed to “Parenting Through the Hard,” the heart of this conversation remains the same. Thanks for being part of the journey.

We all have different interpretations about what it means to be strong during a crisis. But, so often, when we find ourselves in the thick of it, our perception of what we should or shouldn’t reasonably be able to handle can be a little off.

In this episode, I discuss what I think it means to be strong and the importance of managing your mental health as you navigate this season.

Resources:

Pathways website: https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/ (Remember to subscribe!)

Feeling Wheel and Journaling Prompts can be found on the Resource Tab of our website listed here:

https://pathwaystohopenetwork.org/resources/

Find us on social media.

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pathwaystohopenetwork

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pathways_to_hope_network/

To schedule a time for cost-free support/mentorship email afrey.pathways@gmail.com

You were not meant to walk through this alone.