The Often Unseen: Life as a Spouse of a Correctional Officer who is Battling PTSD

👥 Special Guest: Daniela, Creator of The Often Unseen Blog

Join us for a poignant conversation with Daniela, the compassionate creator behind The Often Unseen blog. In this episode, she candidly shares her journey as the spouse of a correctional officer battling PTSD. Daniela's life took an unexpected turn when her husband faced a traumatic incident on duty, leading to a profound impact on their family. Discover the often unseen challenges spouses face in similar situations and the importance of seeking support for the affected officer and their loved ones.

About Daniela:

Daniela’s life changed forever when her husband was taken hostage during a shift when he was working as a correctional officer. Four of the most extended hours ensued, not knowing what the future would bring. Thankfully, through the hard work of the negotiating team, he was released with minimal physical injuries.

But it would be the invisible injuries that would have the most profound effect, and that would end up testing them as individuals and as a couple.

While her husband recognized that he would need some immediate help facing the challenges that would come with PTSD, Daniela pushed the need to reach out for support for herself in dealing with the trauma and focused 100% of her attention and care for him and two children.

As time progressed, Daniela recognized that she, too, finally needed to truly process the ordeal and the injuries she had been enduring as a result. Starting a blog called ‘The Often Unseen’ was a significant step in that direction.

🎧 Listen in to discover:

The profound impact of a correctional officer's traumatic incident on the individual and their spouse
Daniela's raw and honest account of the invisible injuries that tested her resilience as a partner and a parent.
The crucial importance of seeking support for both the affected correctional officer and their spouse in dealing with PTSD.

🚀 Why Tune In?
Whether you're a correctional officer, a spouse supporting a loved one with PTSD, or simply interested in stories of resilience, this episode offers a rare glimpse into the often unseen struggles faced by those in demanding professions and their families.

🌐 Connect with Daniela and Explore More:

The Often Unseen Blog: https://www.theoftenunseen.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoftenunseen/

🎉 Join the Conversation:
You can engage with us on Instagram (@dearchiefspodcast) to share your experiences or questions. Let's continue raising awareness about first responders and their families' often unseen struggles.