Family: shield them or let them in?
Comment taken from FIF Discussion Forums:
“I saw that this topic had not had a post yet, so I figured I would throw one out there that is an important topic regarding the fire service and family life. Obviously, everyone in the fire service knows about the sometimes tragic and traumatic everts that we face throughout our careers. The reality is that at some point, there will be events that you will be deeply affected by. Something that upsets your normal behavior. The question is, do you keep these things buried inside in hopes to shield your spouse or other members of your family from these horrors? Or do you open up to your family for their support, even if that regards telling realities that you never want them to face? Do you believe in shielding them or letting them in?”