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To My Dear Husband, I Am Worried Your Heart Has Hardened

To My Dear Husband, I Am Worried Your Heart Has Hardened

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...
The Fire Department is Destroying Us All

The Fire Department is Destroying Us All

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...
Have you normalized DefCon5 in your house?

Have you normalized DefCon5 in your house?

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...
Why Your Holiday Feelings are Bigger (and how to guide that sleigh)

Why Your Holiday Feelings are Bigger (and how to guide that sleigh)

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...
Fire Wife Wisdom {On Duty Communication Plan}

Fire Wife Wisdom {On Duty Communication Plan}

by Jessie - | Jul 11, 2021 | Communication, Everyday, Firefighter Marriage

  Do you have a plan about how and when you contact your firefighter?  We often get the question, “I have a problem (insert a long list of possible issues from mild to important ), should I call my firefighter, or wait until he gets off duty?”  ...
Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff (But When is it Small Stuff?!)

Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff (But When is it Small Stuff?!)

by Jessie - | Jan 17, 2020 | Communication, Everyday, Firefighter Marriage

This Guest Post is from Courtney Murrell of fromtheashesiamreal.com.   This post hit home with me, and maybe you’ll relate some too.  It’s great to be able to see others in the Fire Life experiencing the same things, even when it isn’t...
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