Essay: My daughter taught me prison is part of our family story, but not the whole story
stigma
a mark of shame or disapproval that results in an individual being shunned or rejected by others
incarceration
a method of protecting society from criminals by keeping them in prisons
acknowledging
admitting to be true; recognizing or responding to
fractured
broken and separated
acquaintances
casual friends
relished
especially enjoyed
nonchalantly
in a casually calm and relaxed manner
naively
in a childlike way, because of a lack of understanding
cherished
loved and honored
unconventional
not ordinary or typical
opioid
pain-relieving drug
incarcerated
put in jail or prison
remarked
said or commented
doted on
showed love and attention to
collateral
something lesser that's related
lingers
stays around
entanglement
tangled-up connection
mulling over
thinking about
flourished
thrived or grew strongly
navigate
travel safely through
incoherent
unclear and confusing
empathetic
very kind and understanding
throes
very upset feelings
gracefully
with smooth and beautiful movement
fretting
worrying or fussing