Mind over matter! I find myself clinging to that mantra a lot as a FireWife. Especially with the history my firefighter husband and I endured. The past can never truly be buried deep enough. It …
Tough Calls During Tough Times
Some time ago, my husband and I went through a rough patch in our marriage. I was shaken and scared of what waited ahead for us, and he was stubborn and unmovable. This all happened over a very busy …
Positive Coping Mechanisms After Critical Incident
Our firefighters head off to work every single day knowing that they may face an incident that shakes them. Sometimes that incident can replay over and over in their heads causing prolonged trauma. …
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Overcoming the Inevitable – Surviving the Aftermath of a “Bad Call”
When my husband made the decision to become a firefighter, my first thoughts could be described as: “Sexy – Firemen – Calendar – Yum – Hero.” Thinking back, I laugh at my incredibly selfish motives …
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A FireWife’s PTSD Battle
PTSD is an aspect of the FireLife that I will not pretend to have all the answers. There are too many factors involved and I prefer to send people to as much information as possible in hopes …
How your Firefighters busy shift affects more that his mood
We have all been there at on time or another; Our Firefighter calls on his way home from a busy shift and you can hear the mood in his voice. He has been up and down most of the night and what results …
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