Category: The PEACH Pit General

The energy of youth

The Martin Luther King holiday weekend is an opportunity for many to give back to their communities, and seven students from Macon were among those who gave back to The PEACH Pit on Jan. 14 for Volunteer Day. In the first hour, the young… Continue Reading “The energy of youth”

It’s not too late

  You’re not as broken as you think you are. We all are dealing with something. First responders may need more tools to help build resiliency to stress, and asking for help means you can continue helping others. CHP Officer Kevin Briggs says this… Continue Reading “It’s not too late”

It won’t go away

Three New York firefighters who helped rescue 9/11 victims completed suicide within a year. An officer who rescued four people at the bombed Oklahoma City federal building completed suicide. Don’t ignore your mental health. A paramedic who helped rescue baby Jessica McClure from a… Continue Reading “It won’t go away”

Don’t make a deadly mistake

The police culture creates a cop trained to use deadly force but not one who handles stress. It takes courage to ask for help. Be courageous. Join us Sept. 10 for our free demo of how horses can help you be more resilient. #youfirstdemo #firstresponder… Continue Reading “Don’t make a deadly mistake”

Don’t be that statistic

Responsibility creates stress. Law enforcement officers die 10 years sooner than the public. It takes courage to ask for help. Be courageous. #youfirstdemo #firstresponder #eagala