To Understand

I want people to know and have an understanding what it is like to be the wife a a law enforcement officer because sometimes when we enter into friendships we tend to forget to explain how we feel about certain things. I know all to often people want to know whats going on when there is an accident or officers at a house, but the truth is, I don't want to know what is going on at that moment. If I think about my husband being out there and the things he could be up against then I would constantly worry and be a wreck. I would be no good to my children because I could not focus on their needs if I was worrying about their dad. Sometimes I simply can not say anything because I am trusted with information that he confides in me. That is my job as his spouse and best friend. He has to have someone that he can trust and confide in. If I think you should know then I will tell you but I would like that to be at my discression.
If my husband is on duty that also doesn't mean I know everything that is going on. He is busy doing his job and I am busy doing mine. Trust me, if it was somebody we knew on a personal level he would make sure to get the information to you as soon as possible. But he still has to do his job. The people of the public are his number one priority when he is on duty and sometimes when he is not. If my child was in an accident of course I would want to know but there would be nothing I could do at the scene, I trust that most law enforcement know what they are doing and that my child or family member will be in good hands until I can be with them. I am proud of what my husband does and will support him for as long as I have to. I just want people to know what it is like being in this type life where our spouses put their lives on the line.
Until next time. Stay safe.

Support for Law Enforcement Spouses

I have chose to start a blog in order to start something where we can talk about what is on our minds when it comes to being the spouse of someone who is in law enforcement. It is a tough job that they have which can sometimes make it tough on those they love and care about the most. I have been the wife of a law enforcement officer for 12 years. And over the years I have learned many lessons. And for me the number one lesson is that I can not worry about my spouse when He is on duty because I still have my own duties (children) to take care of and contend with. I love my husband and what he does. I am supportive in his career because I want him to be safe and continue what he loves to do.
I am really excited to be able to start this support system. Because sometimes we as the spouses of law enforcement can only understand each other in ways that no one else can.