Enduring The Badge

Send us a textWhen Kristen Linton began sharing her life as a police wife through Instagram reels, little did she know she'd become a beacon of light for law enforcement families everywhere. On this episode, I sit down with Kristin, who brings laughter and deep insight through her books aimed at both adults and children within the police community. Her stories, like "Boots by the Door," illustrate the emotional landscape of families who wait at home, blending humor with the raw truth of loving someone behind the badge.The life of a police family is a tapestry woven with threads of resilience, love, and the ever-present tension between duty and family time. We open up about the complexities of raising children under the shadow of a badge, addressing their innocent inquiries and the stark reality of a society quick to judge. The conversation branches out to include narratives from officers themselves, with one sharing his memoir that details his trajectory from a child of a police officer to navi