Overcoming Tuesday: A First Responder's Tale of Healing And Resiliency

Burneka Jr., James Lawrence; Hawkins, Hilary Leah

ISBN 13: 9798884254268

Published by Independently published, 2024

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Overcoming Tuesday: A First Responder's Tale of Healing And Resiliency
• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798884254268
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

As a first responder, firefighter paramedic Jim Burneka encounters traumatic events the average person will likely never experience, but to him, it’s just another day—it’s Tuesday.

In spite of being the wellness coordinator for the local fire department, Jim falls victim to Tuesday, the trauma he encounters daily, and finds himself spiraling down a dark and hopeless path including post-tramatic stress, anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation.

Finally, Jim must make the choice between succumbing to Tuesday or asking for the help he so desperately needs.

Hawkins and Burneka recount a story of healing and resilience to empower others to seek help, and to encourage them to replace despair with hope. This book shares a variety of valuable resources that are available to help those struggling with mental or physical struggles.

The fight for wellness among first responders shouldn’t be a silent battle fought alone, but together; we can overcome Tuesday.