Law enforcement families face isolation and identity loss when the badge comes off. In this episode, Stephanie Erb shares how peer support and community can change everything.
Episode Summary:
This episode features Stephanie Erb, a medically retired officer, dispatcher, and current civilian police staff member who also runs one of the largest law enforcement spouse support groups on Facebook.
You'll hear:
Her story of medical retirement and identity loss
Why law enforcement families often feel abandoned by departments
How spouses and families can build connection and support
Practical ways to strengthen law enforcement family life and community
Hosted by Cyndi Doyle, founder of Code4Couples®, licensed professional counselor supervisor, retired police spouse, and author of Hold the Line.
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00:00 Intro & welcome
01:30 Stephanie's background in law enforcement & dispatch
04:00 Medical retirement & identity loss
08:00 The need for true support in police culture
12:00 Peer support & community connection
20:00 How families and departments can do better
32:00 Building online and in-person spouse support
36:00 Stephanie's LEO Wives Club community
38:00 Final thoughts & wrap-up
