Avoiding therapy?

That actually makes sense.

You’re trained to handle chaos.
To solve problems.
To be the one people call when everything falls apart.

Of course it feels like you should be able to handle this too.

But this isn’t about strength.
It’s about not carrying everything alone.

Many firefighters avoid therapy because the culture of emergency services emphasizes resilience and self-reliance. Some firefighters have also had negative experiences with therapists who did not understand the realities of emergency work. Finding a culturally competent therapist can make the process feel much more approachable