Women of destiny
A National Support Network for
Women Impacted by Incarceration
Sherry Garrett, Founder of the Women of Destiny
Women of Destiny Community
The Women of Destiny program at the Life Success Academy offers a trauma-informed, faith-aligned, and community-centered learning space dedicated to supporting women and families impacted by mass incarceration. Designed to reduce isolation and build generative coping tools, these broad modules empower participants to navigate court processes, family disruptions, and reunification milestones. Through mutual support structures, educational resources, and personal growth workshops, the curriculum aims to transform lived pain into leadership and strengthen family resilience.
Who We Serve
We support all women impacted by incarceration, including:
Mothers raising children alone
Wives and partners maintaining relationships across prison walls
Daughters growing up with an incarcerated parent
Sisters and advocates supporting incarcerated family members
Grandmothers stepping in to raise grandchildren
Our Mission
To reduce isolation, strengthen families, and build a national sisterhood of healing, resilience, and justice-informed support.
The Weight of the Wait: Finding Empathy Through Endurance
Twenty years. Two decades of glass walls, fifteen-minute phone calls, and a world that expected her to fail. Instead, Sherry Garrett built a legacy.
When a loved one is incarcerated, the sentence doesn't just belong to them. It falls on the shoulders of the women left behind—the wives, mothers, and partners who must suddenly navigate work, finances, and family while the rest of the world looks away. Most books tell you how to survive the wait. This book tells you how to master it.
In The Weight of the Wait, Sherry Garrett provides the definitive blueprint for families and communities impacted by the criminal justice system. Drawing from her own twenty-year journey from the crushing weight of year one to the triumphant manifestation of her family estate in 2023, Sherry reveals the tactical shift from victim to architect.
Twenty years. Two decades of glass walls, fifteen-minute phone calls, and a world that expected her to fail. Instead, Sherry Garrett built a legacy.
When a loved one is incarcerated, the sentence doesn't just belong to them. It falls on the shoulders of the women left behind—the wives, mothers, and partners who must suddenly navigate work, finances, and family while the rest of the world looks away. Most books tell you how to survive the wait. This book tells you how to master it.
In The Weight of the Wait, Sherry Garrett provides the definitive blueprint for families and communities impacted by the criminal justice system. Drawing from her own twenty-year journey from the crushing weight of year one to the triumphant manifestation of her family estate in 2023, Sherry reveals the tactical shift from victim to architect.
resources
Light in the Darkness: Practical Strategies for Handling Depression is a compassionate, actionable guide designed for individuals navigating the heavy fog of depression and the loved ones standing by their side. Moving past standard misconceptions, this ebook explores the legitimate medical realities of depressive disorders, unpacking clinical symptoms, core biological and situational causes, and the full spectrum of professional treatment pathways. Readers will discover evidence-based daily habits—including incremental goal-setting, journaling, and establishing supportive routines—tailored to break the cycle of isolation and restore personal agency. Crucially, the guide provides clear, non-judgmental frameworks for family members to listen actively and offer meaningful, patient support without draining their own emotional reserves.
Devotions of Courage is an inspiring, scripturally grounded ebook designed to ignite spiritual resilience, strength, and unwavering perseverance. Moving past standard definitions of bravery, this comprehensive guide offers structured reflections, daily action steps, and targeted prayers centered on tapping into the divine strength built into your spiritual DNA. Ideal for anyone navigating difficult life seasons, working toward seemingly impossible goals, or experiencing the exhaustion of a prolonged waiting period, the modules unpack powerful biblical promises to dismantle fear and anxiety. From discovering the power of a quiet soul to leaning on communal support systems that sharpen your purpose, this ebook serves as a built-in success mechanism to ensure you stay true to your path and finish your race strong
DOCUMENTARY
LOVE
Spell it LIKE it is
A powerful documentary featuring Dr. Ron & Sherry Garrett, who share a 38-year marriage shaped by 20 years of incarceration separation. Their story highlights love, faith, endurance, and the strength of family bonds through adversity.
