Behind every first responder is a spouse, partner, or family member carrying a weight that often goes unseen.

In this episode, we sit down with the women behind Project Homefront, a peer support group for first responder spouses, to discuss isolation, communication challenges, hyper-independence, identity, and the realities of supporting someone who works in law enforcement, fire, EMS, dispatch, or corrections.

We discuss:

• Why many first responder spouses feel isolated
• The hidden emotional labor carried at home
• How communication breaks down after difficult shifts
• Why hyper-independence can damage relationships
• Practical ways couples can reconnect
• Building support systems outside the job

Whether you're a first responder, spouse, or family member, this conversation offers an honest look at the challenges—and opportunities—that come with life beside the call.

🕕 Meetings are held once per month from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

January 25 — Exploring Values & Purpose
February 22 — Attachment & Conditioning in Relationships
March 29 — Getting Real with Finances
April 26 — Game Night & Pajamas
May 31 — Transitions from Work to Home
June 28 — Communication: Do’s & Don’ts
July 26 — All About Stress Reactions
August 30 — Local Trail Walk (Dress Sporty)
September 27 — What is “Parts Work” and How Can it Bring Insight?
October 25 — Connecting with Past & Future Self
November 15 — The “How” Behind Happiness
December 20 — Game Night & Pajamas

📧 behindtheline.jill@gmail.com
📧 behindtheline.kristi@gmail.com
📧 behindtheline.abi@gmail.com