What’s It Like Being a Police Wife?

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I was recently asked, “What’s it like being a police wife?” Being an author and advocate on the subject of law enforcement, it’s a question I’ve been asked quite often.

My husband is a seventeen-year, veteran patrol officer. He’s an “old school” cop, one who takes the stance of “stupidity and haters equal job security” and “when God calls your number, he calls your number.” He isn’t a talker, and he isn’t one to share all the details. He speaks in body language without saying a word. Some nights upon returning home, he doesn’t make it past his leather chair in our bedroom. He strips down to his under armor, pants held up by his Velcro. Boots still on, he rests his head in his hands, rubbing his bald head. Other times he will enter the house and immediately turn the shower on. Again, there’s no conversation needed. The steam of scalding water washing over the bathroom mirrors like a fog tells me there’s either pain trying to be eased or death trying to be erased. Continue Reading >>

Finding Balance as a First Responder Spouse

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Let’s be honest. The first responder job encourages a one income household.

1. Unpredictable Hours: Working as a police spouse or fire spouse is a huge challenge because a police officer and firefighter’s schedule is so unpredictable. Yeah, sure, their shift says that they get off at a certain time, but we learn very quickly what that really means. As a police spouse you might hear, “I’ll be late, I’m not sure when I’m coming home.” Maybe there’s been a critical incident and you get “I’m not sure when they will even let us leave.” Continue Reading >>

This is what it’s really like to be the spouse of a first responder

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Being the spouse of a first responder is a point of pride. While I don’t consider it to define a large part of my identity, it impacts a large portion of my life. It means I bear a lot of responsibilities, alone for 48 to 72 hours a week. I think my partner is very appreciated by the community he serves, but I’m not so sure we talk enough about the hard work that goes into loving and sharing a life with a first responder, so let me share our life with you. Continue Reading >>

How to stay positive when it feels like the world is against police

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In all my years as a police wife (13 to be exact), I have never struggled and seen other police spouses struggle as much as we are this year. We know support for law enforcement exists, but some days all we see or feel are those who are against police. It can feel like everyone hates them when in reality the bad people and horrible events are just drowning out the good. During such challenging times, I think a few things are important to remember. Continue Reading >>

10 pieces of advice for a new police wife

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Your husband just graduated from the academy. He is excited, motivated and ready to hit the road running for his first shift! Days turn into weeks and you quickly realize this job is more than just sending off your husband in a sexy uniform. You are flooded with emotions and questions. Are you ready for this new life? Continue Reading >>

Unshakeable: A Hope-Filled Devotional for Police Wives Facing an Anti-Cop World

by Leah Everly

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