a prayer for the days that you hate blue life

Some days I struggle with blue life. Maybe it’s due to another report of an officer down, a new unbelievable policy, a horrible news article, or a mandatory overtime shift. Most days I love blue life-but some I’m really conflicted. If you’ve ever felt the same way, then this prayer is for you 🙏🏽 Save … Continue reading a prayer for the days that you hate blue life

10 things to do as a police wife after an officer involved shooting or critical incident {what helped me as a LEOW when my LEO was in an OIS}

Having your officer involved in an OIS (officer involved shooting) or critical incident is a lot of police wives’ nightmares come true. It’s stressful and frightening, and can even be traumatizing and life changing. Every incident is different and every family is different, so there’s no “one size fits all” piece of advice I can … Continue reading 10 things to do as a police wife after an officer involved shooting or critical incident {what helped me as a LEOW when my LEO was in an OIS}

law enforcement appreciation day: 5 ways to show your support without spending any money

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is right around the corner on January 9! As a police wife I know I’m a liiiiiitle bit biased, but I love any and all support our officers can get! LEAD and TAPO Day (Thank a Police Officer Day) are great days to show our men and women in blue a … Continue reading law enforcement appreciation day: 5 ways to show your support without spending any money

‘twas the week before christmas [a police family poem]

Happy holidays, thin blue line family! Can you believe that Christmas is a week from today?! As usual, time flies! Between the long shifts, worked holidays, loss, trauma, and general stress, Christmas can be a hard time for our first responder families. Please know that if you’re having a tough time this season, you’re not … Continue reading ‘twas the week before christmas [a police family poem]