Most of us think of writing as communication, but it can become something deeper, such as a way to process the impact of our job, or make sense of the years behind us. In this week’s Friday Truth, I break down why more firefighters should be sharing their stories, and how writing can reshape the way we carry stress, understand ourselves, and stay grounded over the long haul.
Writing gives us something memory cannot — a record of who we were before we became who we are.