To a law enforcement family, time is precious. I am sure time is important to non-law enforcement families too, no doubt. But in a law enforcement family, we treat time a little differently, you see. We protect and count every second. We count every second our spouse is out keeping the community safe. We count every second until our officer walks through the front door. We count every second we have with our officer until shift starts again. We count every second our officer is home with us safely. Every second counts. As a police wife, we do a lot of things alone, a lot of the time. We do Click for more
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PLEASE FORGIVE ME, I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO SAY…
PLEASE FORGIVE ME, I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY… ...Seriously, I am at a loss for words. I have so much to say when my husband is working. When I am home alone with the kids ALL DAY craving adult communication I seem to have the words. But once I am finally around adults, on the phone with my mother, talking to my husband, I am stumbling over my words. You could ask me a question and here I am, “I don't know.” I seem to forgot little, what would seem like easy, things. For example, the pharmacist asks, “When is your daughter's birthday?” My response, “Ummmm….” It literally took me a Click for more
TOP 10 WAYS TO KNOW SHE’S A POLICE WIFE
As a police wife, we don't have a badge. We don't make arrests and drive a cop car. But we are an integral part of the police life. We hold things together when our spouse is too tired. We are the glue behind the lights and sirens at home. We are one of the only constants in this fast pace, overwhelming career. We are friends, wives, counselors, mothers, and so much more. Here are some common things you may be able to relate to as a police wife. Here are the top 10 ways to know she is a police wife: 1. She isn't afraid to spend nights alone. Let's face it, it is going to Click for more
National Thank a Police Officer Day is Coming Up. Here is What You Need to Know
This post is sponsored by Arrest My Vest. All opinions are honest and my own. National Thank a Police Officer Day is recognized every year on the third Saturday of September. (Not to be confused with Police Week in May or Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in January). This year National Thank a Police Officer Day is Saturday, September 16th, 2023. While law enforcement needs our support and thanks every day of the year, this is a great day to go the extra mile and let local law enforcement know how much you appreciate them. Below are some ways you can easily say "thank you" and show Click for more
Being Married to a Police Officer: It’s Not Always Scary
Whether you are new to being married to a police officer, just dating one, a veteran spouse, or trying to figure out if this lifestyle is for you or not, it can sometimes feel scary. But I am here to tell you it doesn't have to be. Not all the time anyway. Are there aspects associated with a police officer's job that are worrisome? Yes, of course. But does your whole life need to be centered around doom and gloom? Absolutely, not, my friend! I know that conversations with friends and family, turning on the news and scrolling social media can bring unwanted thoughts and put you down a Click for more
What It’s Like When People Talk about Law Enforcement but They Say “I Don’t Mean Your Officer”
There is no question that law enforcement has been in the news and media increasingly more compared to past years. People have also become much more vocal about how they feel about law enforcement especially on social media. I think it is incredibly important for people to voice their opinion and to have discussions which can help further educate them on any topic. But just like various topics, there are a lot of generalizations being made about law enforcement that simply are not true. When People Say "I Don't Mean Your Officer" What many law enforcement officers and Click for more
Law Enforcement Families are Being Censored on Social Media and We’ve Had Enough
This is a topic I really debated writing about because honestly, I like to keep what I write positive for the law enforcement community. But censorship is happening to the law enforcement community and at a more frequent rate so here we are. I've had enough of it and so has the law enforcement community. If you are on social media accounts regularly like Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and even YouTube and you are a law enforcement family then you may have noticed an uptick in censorship on these platforms, too. This may be on your own account or on accounts you follow. While many can and Click for more
Social Media Privacy Tips that Every Police Wife Should Take Now
Given the current climate surrounding law enforcement, privacy for police wives is imperative. We must take the proper precautions to make our social media pages and accounts more private. Last year I wrote a blog post all about keeping your officer's information private on the internet but sadly, we are now in the day and age where, we as spouses, need to be very careful, too. I know we can't live in fear but we should never be in a position where our privacy is questioned. There are safe ways to stay in contact with people you trust, have a positive social media experience all while Click for more
Dear new police wife, I promise it’s not all bad
Hey there, new police wife: Are you rather new to this lifestyle? Or maybe you're experiencing a different season and you aren't sure how to navigate those waters? Well, you've come to the right place. Let's talk, shall we (or in your case, just read)... It all started when he followed his dream and she stood by him (that would be you). I know all too well, how damn scary this lifestyle can feel. You turn on the news- you hear about cops. Your friends and family don't exactly understand what you're going through. The list goes on and on and I am sure I don't need to list them out for you. Click for more
Little to no cost gifts for a police officer
The holidays can be an EXPENSIVE time and there is not reason to always spend a ton of money on gift ideas. So I put together gifts for a police officer that won't put a hole in your wallet (or bank card). It also frustrates me to see gift exchanges at every office party, event and group, as if we are all made of money. But I am here to say that well thought out gifts can be inexpensive and meaningful all at the same time, without breaking the bank. Therefore, I am pretty sure your officer will appreciate any thoughtful gift you make or have the little one's in your home create for Click for more