3/10/03 - My husband has been a law enforcement officer for eleven years, and we've been married for twelve. We have been having trouble with intimacy and it's really becoming an issue for me. He says he is emotionally drained when he comes home from work. Does that mean that there is nothing left for me or my daughter? Click here

2/28/03 - I have a feeling of emptiness or low self-worth since my husband has become a deputy. I'm very proud of his accomplishments and goals, but where previously we were on more of an even playing field when it came to our work, now I feel as if I could never measure up to his accomplishments. Are these feelings normal? Click here

2/16/03 - What can I do if my children are affected by what their dad does for a living? My kids often are teased at school because their dad is a police officer. Click here

2/6/03 - My husband has always been a social drinker, but lately he's been drinking a lot more. He often complains about the department, politics, etc., and I think his drinking is turning into a problem. What should I do about this? Click here

1/29/03 - How can I bring my law enforcement husband to realize that being at home doesn't just mean sitting around while the world revolves around him? Click here

1/15/03 - What can we do when the shift work gets to be a strain on the relationship? Click here

1/8/03 - My husband was in an officer-involved fatal shooting a few months ago, and although he is well, I have been having recurring dreams at night, replaying scenarios. Will this eventually go away, or do I need to talk with someone? Click here

1/1/03 - My husband complains so much about his department, yet he doesn't want to leave. Why is this? Click here

12/25/02 - I'm proud of my police officer husband and want to tell everyone I meet about the great work that he does, but how do I balance his concern for our safety with my desire for a normal social life? Click here

12/18/02 - I've heard that you should leave work when you're at home (and he usually does), but how in the world does he get work out of his dreams? Click here

12/11/02 - Why does my husband feel the need to say "yes" every time he's asked to work overtime or special detail, without checking the family calendar first? Click here

12/04/02 -Why does my husband feel the need to keep certain details of his job from me? Click here

11/21/02 -What is meant by "stress management" in law enforcement? Click Here