Dennis Carradin

11/22/2025

High-functioning doesn’t mean safe.
Just because someone looks fine doesn’t mean they’re okay.
The Functional Crisis Illusion is REAL.

11/21/2025

I hope you heal from the things you don’t talk about.

Because let’s be honest… we all have them.
The quiet hurts we carry like invisible bricks in our pockets.

The chapters we close but never really finish.
The moments we replay at 2 a.m. because they still echo a little too loudly.

You don’t owe the world your story.
But you do owe yourself the chance to stop dragging those old wounds into every new sunrise.

Healing isn’t loud.
It’s not dramatic.
It’s not always Instagram-worthy.

Most days, it’s choosing—quietly—to not be at war with yourself anymore.

It’s giving yourself permission to breathe again.
To take up space again.
To let go of the things you’ve convinced yourself you “should be over by now.”

And here’s the truth that most people won’t say out loud:

The things you don’t talk about?
They still deserve compassion.
They still deserve attention.
And you still deserve healing.

So if no one has told you this today:
You’re allowed to put the weight down.
You’re allowed to start over.
You’re allowed to want more peace than pain.

And you don’t have to do it alone.

I’m rooting for you. Every step, every stumble, every breakthrough. Always.

11/20/2025

First responders don’t hide their struggles because they’re ‘tough’…
They hide them because they were TRAINED to.
It’s time we check on our people differently.

11/20/2025

This post is a follow-up to my request for clothing donations for the 15-year-old young man who needed a new wardrobe—and I am overwhelmed in the best possible way.

I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you—truly, from the bottom of my heart. The donations, the gift cards, the messages, the well-wishes… every single act of kindness has hit me right in the chest. I try to limit myself to one ugly cry a day, but thanks to all of you, I’m failing miserably—and I mean that in the best possible way.

I especially felt the love when I opened a gift card from one of my fraternity brothers and his wife down in Florida. That one stopped me in my tracks. My tribe always shows up. Always.

You are all incredible human beings. This young man—who is worth every ounce of effort and then some—is going to be absolutely blown away by the support, the generosity, and the love you’ve shown. You’re giving him more than clothes or gift cards… you’re giving him hope, dignity, and proof that good people still exist in this world.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. You’ve made a difference. And I’m honored to be surrounded by a community like this.

11/20/2025

Yo cuz… someone asked me for Philly food recommendations and I accidentally turned into a full-time tour guide, cultural liaison, and cheesesteak therapist. 🧀🥩
Welcome to Philly — where the best cheesesteak is the one YOU like and the food will heal your trauma faster than I can. 😎✨
Try everything. Avoid toxic people. And grab a cannoli for emotional support.

11/20/2025

Our annual Thanksgiving Meal Drive is around the corner, and we need YOUR help.

Every year, we deliver full Thanksgiving dinners to the first responders who spend the holiday on shift, away from family, making sure the rest of us stay safe.

This tradition only happens because of community support — and we’re asking you to help us make it happen again.

A small donation = a warm meal for a hero.

You can donate here: www.thetraumasurvivorsfoundation.org/donate

11/18/2025

This holiday season, I’m hoping we can come together for a young man who truly deserves a little light.

I’m collecting new or gently used clothing for a 15-year-old who is in an incredibly unfortunate situation. I’ll spare the details to protect his privacy, but I can tell you this: he is a straight-A student, a genuinely good young man, and he is doing everything right in a world that hasn’t always been kind to him. What he needs right now is simple—a fresh start in the form of a new wardrobe.

His sizes:
• Shirts/Jackets: Large–XL
• Pants: 33W × 32L

If you have anything you’d like to donate, you can drop items off at my office:

2055 Limestone Road, Suite 109
Wilmington, DE 19808

If that’s not convenient, I’m more than happy to arrange a pickup—whatever makes it easier for you to help.

This isn’t about charity; it’s about community. It’s about showing a young man that people care, that he matters, and that he’s not alone.

Thank you in advance for anything you can give—whether it’s clothing, a share of this post, or simply a kind thought sent his way. It all helps more than you know.

11/18/2025

Ride-alongs should be mandatory at this point. Nothing humbles a “keyboard expert” faster than eight hours in the passenger seat of reality. 🚓🔥

11/18/2025

"This Season 3 finale is a must-watch: Dennis Carradin issues a blunt, life-saving challenge on su***de prevention — especially for first responders and healthcare workers. With urgency and compassion, Dennis insists su***de is 100% preventable and shows how simple acts — a phone call, a conversation, a hug — can change the course of someone’s life. If you care about mental health, connection, and frontline wellbeing, this episode demands your attention."

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11/17/2025

The Famous Idiot Paradigm: When celebrities with zero expertise start giving scientific advice… and society’s IQ drops faster than my patience. 🚨🤦‍♂️ Brace yourselves.

11/17/2025

One day, you won’t wake up.

I know, that sounds heavy—but stay with me. Because if you really let that sink in, it’s not a tragedy. It’s a wake-up call.

There is a last morning for all of us.
A last cup of coffee.
A last drive to work.
A last “I love you.”

And none of us get a calendar invite for it.
You don’t get to control how that day shows up.

But you do get to control how you live every day before it.

So ask yourself:
How many times have you said, “I’ll start tomorrow”?
How many dreams have you put on layaway, waiting for the “right time”?
How many versions of you are sitting in the waiting room of your life, hoping you’ll finally call their name?

Here’s the truth:
There is no perfect moment.
There is no magical feeling of readiness.
There is only now—messy, imperfect, inconvenient, beautiful now.

Start the book.
Send the text.
Apply for the program.
Take the class.
Schedule the therapy.
Book the trip.
Tell them you love them.
Tell yourself you’re done living on autopilot.

Your dreams are not decorations. They are instructions.

They are not there to tease you. They are there to lead you.

Will it be scary? Absolutely.
Will you doubt yourself? Probably.
Will it be worth it to look back one day and say, “I actually tried. I actually lived.”?
Every. Single. Second.

One day, you won’t wake up.
But today is not that day.

So don’t waste it pretending you have an unlimited supply of “tomorrows.”

Do one small thing—just one—that your future self will be grateful you started today.

You’re not too old.
You’re not too broken.
You’re not too late.

You’re alive.
And that’s your green light.