The Cost of saving a life

is paid in the pieces of your soul you leave behind

"The Cost of Saving a Life" isn't just a title; it's the raw truth behind the uniform. This isn't your average self-help guru telling you to "just be positive." This is a deep dive into the brutal realities first responders face, the silent battles they fight, and the hidden wounds that often go unseen. We're talking about the mental and emotional toll, the kind of stuff that chips away at your soul one call at a time. It's a candid look at how the heroes among us often pay the ultimate price, not with their lives, but with the pieces of who they once were, all to keep us safe.

About the Guy Who Wrote This:

• 14 years in EMS/Fire

• Girl Dad of four, including twins

• Professional Emergency Manager

• Three back surgeries

• Struggles with severe depression, PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, and panic disorder.

A Quick Warning

These stories include visceral descriptions of sometimes fatal injuries.

Reader discretion is advised.