“More officers die by their own hands than in the line of duty.”

 In May 2011 Law Enforcement Officer David Mcilwraith stepped outside his house onto the front porch, and took his own life. Tragically witnessed by his wife Wendy, and forever changing hers, she courageously and openly shares his story in the hope it will save others from going down the same path. 

 In this episode we discuss;  

•  How repeated exposure to trauma may quickly escalate to suicidal thoughts, actions and distress
• The need for greater education around PTSD and suicide, in particular for loved ones of front line responders, and
• How asking for help is an act of courage, not weakness and of critical importance due to the abnormal exposure to trauma in these roles.