for all my veteran, first responder, and public safety friends....

[mizzou7016]

If you are struggling with battles within your own mind....I strongly suggest looking into a program called thebattlewithin.org it has helped me deal with some of my internal struggles....the only thing you would have to cover is your airfare....they have programs with both male and female

[mizzou7016]

It is... basically one of a few things that saved my life.

[Mrspjsmom]

Thanks for sharing the information. I have a family of nurses and first responders. Although Covid took a toll on them I am blessed because so far they are doing ok.

[mizzou7016 in reply to Mrspjsmom]

26 years of the "city within the city" for me so far.....I will probably never again honestly say I'm doing okay and mean it...especially in the last 5 years.....programs like this have given me great coping skills...and again, especially in the fields of public safety and medical professionals....we need to get rid of the stigma associated with mental health

[Mrspjsmom in reply to mizzou7016]

So true. Being a health care worker or first responder takes terrible toll. I'm glad you were able to find a helpful program.

[mizzou7016 in reply to Mrspjsmom]

Now all I need to do is find a mental health professional with a background in public safety......not that my current 1 doesn't help me.....just sometimes i feel even more lost after a session