by Susan Packer | Sep 4, 2025 | Mental Health, Parenting, Trauma - PTSD, Work & Employment
If you’re a parent working as a police officer, firefighter, paramedic, or other first responder, your work is more than just a job, it’s a calling. You’ve seen the best and worst of humanity, sometimes all in the same shift. And while you signed up to serve and...
by Susan Packer | Sep 2, 2025 | Friendship, Teens
We live in a world where we can “connect” with hundreds—sometimes thousands—of people at the tap of a screen. Teens can send a meme to a friend in seconds, parents can instantly share a family photo, and teachers can maintain online groups to keep students in touch....
by Susan Packer | Jul 25, 2025 | Love & Relationships
“Why Do They Shut Down When I Get Closer?” It’s one of the most heartbreaking and confusing dynamics in a relationship: You reach for your partner—emotionally, physically, or even just in conversation—and instead of drawing near, they pull away. Maybe they go quiet....
by Susan Packer | Jul 22, 2025 | Crisis, Grief, Mental Health, Trauma - PTSD, Work & Employment
“I Don’t Know What to Say”: Supporting a Colleague in Crisis In emergency services—whether you’re a firefighter, paramedic, police officer, or dispatcher—you’re trained to respond quickly and effectively to other people’s crises. But when it’s your own colleague who’s...
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