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