Tara OBarsky

First Responder Wife

I am wife to a Deputy Fire Chief (30+ years in first responder service) and married for 26 years. I have 2 children- Noah is a Sheriff's Deputy and Riley is going to college to become a Physician's Assistant. I have worked in education for 25 years as a teacher, assistant principal, principal and now supervisor. I grew up in a family of first responders - my father, grandfather and both brothers served as volunteer firefighters and one of my brothers is currently a Maryland State Fire Marshal. Smashing the stigma behind first responder mental health and well-being is a priority for me and my family.

Nov. 6, 2024

Burning From Within: With Guests Chris & Tara O'Barsky-A Story of Survival, Recovery & Unbreakable Love

In this episode of After the Tones Drop , we share the powerful story of Chris, a deputy chief with over 30 years in the fire service, and his wife Tara, an educator with a 25-year career. Their journey has been marked by the challenges of a demanding career, mental health struggles, and the strength needed to maintain their marriage and family. Chris’s mental health struggles peaked in 2021 when he found himself on the brink of suicide. An unexpected comment from Tara and an intervention by the...

Guests: Tara OBarsky, Christopher O'Barsky

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