Posts by Victoria Newman
Alone
“I think I’m beginning to realize that cop wives have to learn to live with spending a lot of time alone.” My heart sank. Because it’s true. This young, independent…
Read MoreA Note from Victoria Newman – 2022 Impact
As 2022 comes to a close, let’s take a moment to capture all that How 2 Love Our Cops has accomplished this year.
Read MoreLaw Enforcement Spousal Conference
Register for the March 2nd Conference HERE. About this Event Home Watch 2019 is our first conference for spouses of law enforcement officers. Set aside a day just for you,…
Read MoreHow2LoveYourCop: Growing and Expanding!
I’ve been feeling pretty nostalgic lately. Seven years ago this time of year was when CHiP on my Shoulder—How to Love Your Cop with Attitude hit the online bookstores. I…
Read MoreIndependence Day
Yesterday I had a good cry. It wasn’t about gratitude for our country, or amazing fireworks, or indignation of where our country is headed. I’ve done all that in years…
Read MoreOperation Renovation: Lesson One
Our old home began its makeover in April of last year. It wasn’t hard to figure out what needed to be done first—the kitchen floor. It was a white linoleum…
Read MoreThe Realization…
“This home is not a safe place for me.” The words cut like a knife. They dove down into the deepest place of my motivation and pride, and locked…
Read MoreA Time for Family
There are seasons in life where all else is put aside to concentrate on one thing. That one thing takes much time, most thoughts, focused efforts, and everything else becomes…
Read MoreThe Life Partner’s Role (Excerpt from A CHiP on my Shoulder, Third Edition)
As our officer’s closest relationship, we have an incredible opportunity as spouses, and responsibility. You and I know our officers intimately. We know how they think, and why they act…
Read MoreLabor Day 2017
Labor Day unofficially begins the first day of fall. I’m excited to see the summer go, ushering in the dawn of a new season. Here in Northern California, the hot,…
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