Coming home after incarceration is often painted as a triumph—a clean break into freedom, a fresh start. But what happens when the real work begins, especially in the relationships you return to?

In this episode of Conviction Fiction, host Antoine Rivers peels back the layers of post-incarceration relationships. From the awkward first dates to marriages built on years of letters and phone calls, to family dynamics forever altered by absence, we explore the messy, hopeful, and sometimes hilarious reality of reconnecting after time inside.

We’ll tackle:

• Why dating after prison feels like jumping into a moving car—blindfolded
• How marriages can survive (or implode) when freedom finally comes
• The delicate art of rebuilding trust with kids, parents, and partners who had to keep life going without you
• Why independence is more than a holiday—it’s a lifelong process of reclaiming your identity and your place in the world

Whether you’ve lived it, loved someone who has, or simply want a deeper understanding of reentry, this episode shines a light on the human side of freedom most people never see.

Grab your headphones—and maybe your sense of humor. You’re going to need both.

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your shows.

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