First Responders and Trauma: Tell Me Your Story (And I'll Tell You Mine)

By Frank Shuck Matt Kite

When Frank Shuck, a retired Seattle firefighter, lost several former colleagues to suicide, he realized something needed to be done. Like many of his fellow first responders, he had been diagnosed with PTSD and still suffered the lingering effects of trauma: anxiety, anger, depression, hypervigilance, and recurring nightmares. Frank decided to share his story-and to invite others to share theirs. He also enlisted the help of long-time friend and coauthor Matt Kite, a seasoned journalist and writer.

This book, a collection of stories told by first responders and experts on trauma and how to heal from it, explores the work of firefighters, police officers, nurses, corrections officers, city chaplains, and others who make the world a safer place, often risking their physical and mental health in the process. By telling their stories, the authors hope to demystify the inner world of first responders, both for themselves and for those who love them, and to hasten their healing.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DYQ91X7C
• ISBN13: 9798309326853
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"