by Firefighter Wife | Apr 26, 2023 | Communication, Especially For The Fire Wife, Everyday, Firefighter Marriage
As fire wives we must understand this : Our husbands are exposed to trauma everyday. Sometimes, it isn’t one large traumatic event that can take a mental toll on your spouse, it’s the constant and continual exposure to these so-called ‘minor’ traumas...
by Firefighter Wife | Apr 3, 2023 | Communication, Everyday, Firefighter Marriage
Let’s not pretend this thought to quit the fire service never crosses your mind. (and if you are living some amazing fire life where it never has, can we ask for a moment of your silence here because based on our experiences with this world, you are the...
by Firefighter Wife | Dec 9, 2022 | Communication, Department Programs for Families, Everyday, Firefighter Marriage
Did you know (or forget?) that when someone is regularly around crazy high levels of crisis (which is every single first responder, and their families secondarily), that high level of crazy can be normalized? You don’t even feel the crazy, until the...
by Firefighter Wife | Dec 1, 2022 | Communication, Everyday, Firefighter Marriage
You know what feels good when life gets crazy? Validation that you aren’t crazy. Yes, Virginia, Your Fire Family Christmas IS Extra crazytown. We validate that as professionals with professional advice. You already know this as a fire family (but...
by Firefighter Wife | Jun 4, 2020 | Everyday
This article is a call for accountability to solve a root cause as to why violence happens by first responders. We live in a world where I need to add that disclaimer. Let’s get on with the important work. This is a marathon, not a sprint and a healthier...
