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Beyond Words: How Stories Inspire and Connect Us
Struggling with PTSD often feels like being lost in a storm—isolated, alone, and searching for a way out. It’s an experience so...
Lisa Williams
Jan 223 min read
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One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
At the start of this year, I had every intention of continuing the practices and routines that helped me heal and grow after facing PTSD....
Lisa Williams
Nov 26, 20243 min read
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Finding Strength Within: My Journey of Recovery and Reintegration
For many first responders taking time off work to heal and recover from the effects of trauma is a challenging decision to make and...
Justin Williams
Jan 31, 20243 min read
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Adding Insult to Injury: Sanctuary Trauma and Moral Injury
In police organizations, the subtle nature of sanctuary trauma and moral injury unfolds, often unnoticed, with profoundly damaging...
Lisa Williams
Nov 21, 20233 min read
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Silent Heroes: Confronting Trauma as a 911 Dispatcher
911 call takers and dispatchers are the unsung heroes behind emergency response systems. They play a critical role in connecting...
Lisa Williams
Oct 11, 20235 min read
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When Heroes Hurt: The Collateral Damage of PTSD on First Responder Families
PTSD is a deeply isolating experience. It begins with the stigma around mental illness and gradually leads to social withdrawal. Add...
Lisa Williams
Sep 11, 20233 min read
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Stronger Together: How COPE Redefines Recovery by Rebuilding Connections
The Wounded Warriors Canada COPE Program is a nationally recognized initiative designed to support Veterans and First Responders who are...
Justin Williams
Aug 23, 20233 min read
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Love and Duty: How we Became a First Responder Couple
Loving and supporting a first responder is a journey like no other. It's a path I may have never fully grasped until I was completely...
Lisa Williams
Aug 11, 20233 min read
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Understanding and Accepting a PTSD Diagnosis: The Power of Support Groups
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can turn our lives upside down, leading us to respond to situations in ways we never thought...
Justin Williams
Aug 3, 20233 min read
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From Brave to Burdened: How Trauma Can Diminish the Well-being of First Responders
For as long as I can remember, my husband dreamt of becoming a Police officer. His unwavering passion for helping others, shaping a...
Lisa Williams
Jul 21, 20233 min read
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The Hidden Struggle Behind the Badge: Our Journey through PTSD.
In the world of first responders, we answer the call to serve and protect with unwavering dedication. We willingly place ourselves on the...
Lisa Williams
Jul 13, 20233 min read
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