Resource hub
The Living Alongside Resource Hub brings together a carefully selected range of tools, information, and supports for families of first responders living with the impacts of workplace psychological injury. These resources are chosen for their credibility, evidence base, and relevance to the unique challenges faced by first responder families — all in one place, to make finding help and guidance simpler when you need it most.
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Resources for partners
When the person you love is injured by their work it can change everything. Conversations dry up. The household starts to feel like a minefield. Laughter becomes a distant echo. Connection can feel out of reach as you absorb mood swings and walk around on eggshells. You see them hurting, and no matter how hard you try, you can’t pull them back to who they were — or who you were together. Days blur into survival. You carry the family, shield the kids, try to stay soft in a life that’s become hard. It's lonely. And heartbreaking. And not what you signed up for — but you stay, because love doesn’t vanish when things get hard. It aches louder. But love in not enough to withstand the impacts of workplace psychological injury. Support, education and connection are important. Living Alongside is here with you.
Resources for parents
Parents of adult first responders with a psychological injury often carry a silent, heavy load. Watching your grown child suffer — while feeling powerless to help — is a unique kind of heartbreak. Many parents feel shut out, unsure of how to support without overstepping. They juggle fear, grief, confusion and often, a quiet sense of guilt. Some take on care roles again, navigating complex systems and emotional fallout with little guidance. It’s a tough space: still a parent, but no longer in charge — deeply invested, but often invisible in the process. Your role matters, but so does your health. It’s easy to fall into “fix-it” mode, but constant giving without rest leads to burnout. Set clear limits. Take breaks. Find someone to talk to. Caring from a distance — emotionally or practically — is still caring. Your wellbeing helps hold the long road ahead. You can't carry them if you collapse.
Resources for kids
Children of first responders with a psychological injury often feel the impact long before anyone names it. They notice the silence, the anger, the distance. They watch the grown-up they love become unpredictable or withdrawn. It’s confusing. It’s scary. And often, it’s invisible to others. Kids might take on adult roles, try harder to be "good," or hide their own needs to avoid adding to the stress. School can suffer. Friendships get harder. Their world shrinks. These aren't "resilient little troopers" — they’re children doing their best to survive a home changed by trauma. They need honest conversations, safe adults to talk to, and support designed just for them. Because while the injury might belong to the parent, the ripple effects reach the whole family.
Resources for families
When a first responder experiences a psychological injury such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, or moral injury, the effects often ripple beyond the individual to deeply affect their loved ones. Partners, children, and close family members may experience emotional, psychological, social, and even financial stress as they navigate the uncertainty, behavioural changes, and challenges that come with living alongside trauma.Support for families is vital—not just for their wellbeing, but as a crucial part of the first responder's recovery. Creating safe spaces for families to feel seen, heard, and supported helps build resilience, reduce isolation, and strengthen the capacity to heal together.
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