Welcome to "Today's Story Hour with Cinnamon" – where real-life experiences take center stage! In this episode, Cinnamon takes us on a trip down memory lane, back to her very first ride along.

Picture this: December 20th, 2017 – the date that sparked the beginning of Cinnamon's journey onto a medic unit. As she reminisces about that fateful day, you'll get a firsthand account of the unexpected turns and eye-opening moments that unfolded during her very first ride along.

In a recent episode, the importance of ride alongs for anyone stepping into the world of first responder therapy was emphasized. Cinnamon passionately shares how these experiences, even if you're just on the sidelines of the arena, offer invaluable insights into the reality of the field. After all, you can't truly understand the challenges and triumphs of the arena unless you've been in it or right by its side.

And here's the twist – this ride along wasn't just any ride along; it was a catalyst for Cinnamon's journey towards becoming a culturally competent clinician for first responders. For potential clinicians out there, we want you to help you learn how to do this work the right way. It's crucial for clinicians to go beyond theory and truly understand the challenges our first responders face.

So, buckle up for a ride of emotions, unexpected revelations, and the raw authenticity that is "Today's Story Hour with Cinnamon"!

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