I’m one of those people who gets a bit irked when I see a group of people getting lumped into one category; however, there’s no denying that police wives have a lot in common.
The first of which is that they’re not all police wives. (I’ll get that out of the way like the priority disclaimer it should be – just ask the deputy wife who is already typing out her corrective comment about the above title.)
1) They are immensely PROUD of their spouses [Insert correct title here] Get it right, by God!
I remember when I started my blog thinking, I’m going to regret the name “The Police Wife Life” for the end of all time. I was right. I chose “Police” because in my mind, all law enforcement “police” the streets. I now know I should have called my personal blog:
“The-Law-Enforcement-Spousal-or-Committed-Partner,-Parent-or-Sibling,-Child,-Close-Friend-or-Distant Relative-Life,-included-but-not-limited-to-Police,-Deputy,-Constable,-Sheriff,-City,-County,-Federal,-Corrections,-Game-and-Wildlife,-Parole,-ATF,-UC,-Gang Unit,-Border Patrol,-and-any-and-all-other-applicable-areas-of-any-kind-of-law-enforcement-related-titles-which-I-should-have-been-considerate-enough-to-mention-but-clearly-I-only-think-about-myself.com”
It turns out that domain was already taken…
That used to get under my skin; however, I love seeing all areas of law enforcement stand up and represent. It helps the general public realize just how many LEOs are out there – in so many different areas – putting it all on the line to protect the citizens of this country. Stand loud and proud!
2) They are quick to take off their earrings for any other LEOW.
Police Wives can be some catty B’s – let’s just be honest. You hear all the time on the interwebs about wives leaving this group and creating another group because of drama. Well, shocker…us ladies are quick to flip to the emotional side. However, when we see an LEOW in need, it’s on.
LEOWs across this country will stand up and fight for an LEOW whose LEO has been injured, a surviving spouse who’s battling a parole board, or an LEO family who has been attacked, targeted or wrongfully accused. Every single LEOW in the country will become “I am Darren Wilson” in a hot minute when you come at an innocent LEO family, regardless of our differences.
3) We’ll raise more funds than a political candidate can for the sake of an LEO family in need.
Just as we’ll protect and defend our blue families, we’ll step up and help those in need. There is no distance or difference in badge or star that will slow down a police wife when she hears there’s a family in crisis somewhere along the thin blue line. Blue family is just that and we will never leave another in need.
4) National Thank A Police Officer Day is like the Police Wife Baking Championship of the World.
Let’s be real – we are firstly in it for the cause, to thank our heroes who so deserve it. However, if our gift basket just happens to take up top spot on Pinterest LEO boards across the nation, well, so be it.
September brings with it more blue line cupcakes and gift bags and Chick-fil-A gift cards than the rest of the year. LEOWs make thanking their LEO a culinary and crafting competition for the record books, and don’t be fooled…they’re already planning to step up their game for this year.
5) We will “Step Out In Blue” like it’s the only color option up for consideration – because it is.
Whether it’s safe in your zone to rock the personalized “wife gear” or you go the subtle route for safety reasons, there’s no doubt that on any “Wear your Blue” day that a satellite shot from NASA would have the US looking like a continuation of the ocean.
“A Sea Of Blue” becomes just that, and we’ll all be tossing our Hunger Games silent shout-out sign to other police wives when we spot one in public. “Sup?”
“Yeah, that’s what up.”
6) We will drop to our knees when another LEOW is in crisis.
The sad reality is that every 58 hours one of us loses one of our own. As the texts travel and the word spreads, we will unite in prayer or good thoughts for our fellow LEOW. We will all silently push aside that she is living our biggest fear and we will literally stop in our tracks to offer her the only thing we know how to offer – support. We all know it could be us and we all know we will need the same support. God forbid our sisters ever have to help carry us through our own darkest hours.
Police wives are all unique individuals who come in different ages and with different beliefs. But one thing remains consistent amongst us all – we are a sisterhood, bonded by a blue line. No need for a bloodline.
