They were friends before he went in, running in the same circles and chasing the party. Life happened, they lost touch. Then- years into what ended up being 13 years inside- they reconnected... and reconnected again.. which triggered something to start building something real, the foundation, of what it is today.

What is it today? Now he's home. 10 days ago. And she's feeling everything: the hope, the nerves, the pressure and the love. And trying not to expect anything, keeping herself grounded, all at the same time.

In this episode of More Than an Inmate's Girlfriend, we follow her story in real time- just days after he comes home (he's actually in the next room!), following over a decade apart.

This season is winding down with a few impactful episodes ahead but you won't want to miss season 2, starting this fall, when we go back and uncover the reality of months later. Are they together? Did they go back to being just friends? Or did life on the outside change everything and tear them apart?

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This episode opens with Jae in full truth mode- raw, frustrated and heartbroken. The prison system continues to block her from seeing her husband, Nicholas Ely, without cause. They're labelling her a "threat" and have gone so far as to forge Nick's signature on documents to cover for themselves (yes there's proof), to lying about why they couldn't be married on Christmas and yet she's labelled the problem here? Jae's had enough- and she's not staying silent any longer.

Then we shift to the real episode today- Ashley's story! This superstar mother comes on today to speak about her beautiful pregnancy that was tainted when her loved one was incarcerated before she was able to give birth to their son. She gave birth alone. Has held down the home with multiple children and still somehow manages to balance school and work at the same time, all the while keeping the love alive with a man who hadn't held his son. Together, they've built a bond that defies bars and space- nurturing connection through phone calls, photos, letters, and the kind of love that refuses to give up.

If you're a woman, a mother, holding it down while your loved one is serving time, you are not alone and there are men that, despite their circumstances or mistakes they may have made in the past, continue to be the best father they can be from the cage they are stuck in.

This is what real strength looks like.

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In this raw and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Pebbles- a woman who married a man serving time behind bars and battling the addiction he's struggled with almost his entire life. She opens up about the challenges, heartbreak, and unwavering commitment that comes with loving someone through their darkness.

From navigating prison policies blocking their access, to facing the painful grip of his substance abuse, Pebbles shares why she chooses to stay and how she holds on to her own strength. She elaborates not only what hope looks like, but what acceptance truly is, when the world tells you to walk away.

This is a story of loyalty, resilience, and the complicated yet beautiful truth about loving someone who's still learning how to love themselves.

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⚠️ Explicit content warning: This episode contains adult language and themes that may not be suitable for all listeners.

We are getting as raw as we can get this episode, as we are blessed to be joined by none other than King Guru himself, an incarcerated author with thecellblock.net serving life without parole in California. He is the mind behind titles like "Pretty Girls Love Bad Boys" and "How to Hustle and Win: Sex, Money, Murder".

King Guru is open and honest about everything in this episode, sharing parts of his childhood, his journey to becoming an author, starting from nothing, and all of his relationships in between. Listen in as he gets real about life behind bars, love, masculinity, relationships, and the unfiltered truth of living with a LWOP sentence. He's hilarious, heartfelt, and brutally honest.

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In this episode, we kick things off with a heartfelt intro from Big Steve of PenPals.buzz, who shares how he met our guest Luis—better known as Bars and Redemption. Luis, who entered the system young and took a plea deal for second-degree murder, opens up about his transformation behind the walls. Books became his lifeline, and personal growth his mission.

Now, with a newfound purpose and presence on penpal platforms, Luis speaks candidly about life inside, the power of relationships, and how loved ones can truly support someone incarcerated. We dive deep into his journey of healing, connection, and his dreams of becoming a relationship coach.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who believes in second chances and the resilience of the human spirit.

TIKTOK LIVE ALERT! Jae and Official (from the previous two episodes) will be going live on TikTok at 6:30 pm Central. Don't forget to join us and ask any questions you might have!

Check out penpals.buzz for all your penpal needs. If you're interested in being a guest on his podcast, contact podcast@penpals.buzz or help@penpals.buzz. They are also available at 1-888-273-6725.

Check out Luis (Bars and Redemption) and support him by following his Instagram @barsandredemption and messaging him for all your relationship coaching needs.

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Let's continue part two of Official's story:

Official never expected a simple Facebook post to change her life. What started as a friendship with a man she believed only had a short time left in his bid turned into something much deeper. But a shocking discovery made her question everything she thought she knew: he wasn't locked up for robbery and he didn't only have a few years left...

Through her own research, Official found the evidence of his innocence, but freedom remained just out of reach. As his release day approached, tensions grew and trust wavered, setting the stage for a rocky reunion and further disappointment as his days free increased and the test of their love grew more and more difficult to pass.

In part one of Official's story, hear her open up about love, betrayal, and fighting for what she loved where very few would.

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Official never expected a simple Facebook post to change her life. What started as a friendship with a man she believed only had a short time left in his bid turned into something much deeper. But a shocking discovery made her question everything she thought she knew: he wasn't locked up for robbery and he didn't only have a few years left...

Through her own research, Official found the evidence of his innocence, but freedom remained just out of reach. As his release day approached, tensions grew and trust wavered, setting the stage for a rocky reunion and further disappointment as his days free increased and the test of their love grew more and more difficult to pass.

In part one of Official's story, hear her open up about love, betrayal, and fighting for what she loved where very few would.

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In this highly anticipated episode, we sit down with Christopher "Life" Willars- a viral social media influencer known for his raw storytelling around prison life, mental health and reminders to "stay free".

With an original sentence of 144 and having served 17, Christopher opens up about the complicated world of navigating relationships while behind bars- pulling from his own experiences of falling for a C.O. and dating her for 6 years to the unexpected love story that started with a simple prison phone call and a thoughtful prayer.

They may have just celebrated their 5 year anniversary but this couple had it anything but easy building their marriage post incarceration- from Covid lockdowns to substance abuse issues, Christopher reflects on the highs and lows, and more importantly, realities of love through incarceration- and how healing and faith helped him be where he is today.

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