As a Firefighter, that day taught me a bitter lesson, for I knew I’d have done just as they did
The next day when I reported for duty, I learned another lesson
It was brave for them to face a disaster like that. But the next day was a gut check of our calling to have dedicated our lives to that type of service
Because that NEXT day & ALL the days after, we truly understood the depths of what might actually be asked of us
Then ALL those Fire, Police & Military personnel reported for duty
It strengthened my dedication to stay sober. I knew that dealing with this new understanding of my chosen duty would require the sharpest mind I could bring to it.
I grew up in an unexpected way that next morning. I came to a new place of self awareness & acceptance
I finally knew who I was
Personally, totally relatable in terms of surving DV. We do whatever it takes to not pick up that first drink/drug, period.
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