WHY GOOD COPS QUIETLY BREAK | MELISSA FREITAS Ep. 13

Send us Fan Mail Why do so many first responders struggle long after the critical incident is over? In Episode 13 of Broken Perspective, licensed therapist Melissa Freitas, LMFT shares the hidden truth about trauma, PTSD, burnout, cumulative stress, and why unresolved trauma often appears as anger, isolation, anxiety, or emotional numbness. Whether you're in law enforcement, fire service, EMS, the military, or simply trying to understand how trauma affects the mind, this conversation offers practical insight into healing, resilience, and building a life beyond the job. Topics include: • PTSD vs. cumulative trauma • Why overtime can become a coping mechanism • Childhood trauma and first responders • Burnout, retirement, and identity loss • Healthy ways to process trauma • How family and friendships protect mental health If this conversation helped you, subscribe for more honest conversations that challenge perspectives and help people grow. FOLLOW US Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/brokenperspectivepodcast/ https://open.spotify.com/show/228sQpfWompV0NB7L3N3un?si=GVTKAhM7Sh-NG4cAXbbKKw&nd=1&dlsi=21ed33cf06e6407b https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/broken-perspective/id1888880739 Appreciate you all for tuning in! Be sure to share some feedback or differing perspectives. We welcome it all. For most the action, follow us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/brokenperspectivepodcast?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr