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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