Soon-to-be parolee wants to reconnect with family

DEAR HARRIETTE: I’m getting out of prison soon, and I’m worried about what comes next. When I left home, things were a bit rocky with my family. Some people have stayed in touch, and others created distance, but I wonder if there is space for reconciliation. I am truly sorry for any difficulty I have caused my family. How can my family and I heal and move forward? — Coming Home DEAR COMING HOME: Take things one day at a time. Set yourself up for success by making sure that you have a place to live.