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Finding Faith in the Storm When my world flipped upside down, I felt lost, afraid, and completely unprepared. I'll never forget the shock of seeing my son during that first visitation-one hand cuffed to a bar, the other holding the phone. My mind screamed, How did we get here? Maybe you've asked yourself the same question. Maybe you've felt the crushing guilt only a parent can know. But hear this clearly: there is hope. In Broken Bonds to Connection, Heidi shares her journey from the day she discovered her son was wanted, through the court hearings, and into the reality of his 25-year prison sentence. Along the way, she found an anchor she never expected-faith. This book offers both practical guidance and spiritual encouragement for families of the incarcerated, helping you: Navigate visits, courtrooms, and the daily realities of prison life. Manage guilt, grief, and the strain on family relationships. Rebuild connection with your loved one behind bars. Discover strength, healing, and hope through faith. You don't have to walk this road alone. Even in the darkest valleys, faith can grow-and connection is still possible. ""For I know the plans I have for you,"" declares the Lord, ""plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."" -Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

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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.

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Heidi J. Sheldon is a mother, writer, and advocate who transforms pain into purpose-offering hope, faith, and practical guidance to families facing incarceration.

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