The Weight of the Badge: A Police Wife’s Reflection During National Police Week

National Police Week is meant to honor fallen officers and support the families they leave behind—but for those of us living inside this world, it carries a different weight. As a therapist who works with first responders—and a police wife myself—this week isn’t just symbolic. It’s personal. It’s heavy. In this reflection, I share the quiet sacrifices, the lingering grief, and the deep reverence I hold for those who serve—and those who carry the cost alongside them.