The Things We All Carry
Your trauma is unique but your story is universal. The more we share our stories the more people we help. We all carry something into every call. An airpack, the irons, a hook, a hose line, an aid bag, a radio…..you name it. Each tool is useful and has its’ purpose. It’s what we all carry out of the call I’m concerned about. For the longest time we have shrugged off our traumas….”I just did my job”. The time has come to treat these experiences for what they truly are... thethingsweallcarry.substack.com
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Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
I'm proud to call Marshall both a friend and a brother.... we work in the same Fire Department. I've known Marshall for a number of years but this conversation is deeper than anything I'd known previously. Marshall discusses his battle with cancer, life after cancer, losing a crew member, and his personal struggles at home. I can't thank him enough for the time and investment he gave. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thethingsweallcarry.substack.com
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
Matt made the short drive to sit down and have this conversation. We discuss the trauma he's experienced and the road he has taken to recovery. Be aware this episode has discussion of pediatric death. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thethingsweallcarry.substack.com
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Friday Jun 17, 2022
Jess sat down and discussed childhood, the fire service, trauma, and recovery. I have to thank her for her openness and her willingness to be vulnerable. Be aware that this show has themes related to abuse and childhood trauma. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thethingsweallcarry.substack.com
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
TJ of @tj_leather joined me for a conversation surrounding the LODD (Line of Duty Death) of his shift mate in 2018. You can find TJ on Instagram @tj_leather This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thethingsweallcarry.substack.com
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Chad is a Career and Volunteer firefighter from Central NJ. He called and spoke about his experiences in the fire service and with mental health. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thethingsweallcarry.substack.com
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Chris joined me via phone from his home in Utah. His story is impactful and at times disturbing. Please exercise caution if themes of death, suicide, and violence are triggers for you. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thethingsweallcarry.substack.com
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
Tuesday Jun 14, 2022
My interview with Robert from Skulls For Hope This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thethingsweallcarry.substack.com
The Things We All Carry
Your trauma is unique but your story is universal. The more we share our stories the more people we help. We all carry something into every call. An airpack, the irons, a hook, a hose line, an aid bag, a radio…..you name it. Each tool is useful and has its’ purpose. It’s what we all carry out of the call I’m concerned about. For the longest time we have shrugged off our traumas….”I just did my job”. The time has come to treat these experiences for what they truly are...