It was a full-circle moment for Tenley Gillet. She became a firefighter this week, years after firefighters from the same department rescued her.
Thursday became a full circle moment for Tenley Gillett after Manchester, New Hampshire firefighters rescued her in 2016 when she jumped into the Merrimack River and she was sworn in as a firefighter for the same department.Surrounded by friends and family, Gillett stood proudly as one of Manchester’s newest firefighters and as a survivor. 'About seven and a half years ago, I made, luckily, my last and most severe suicide attempt.
'I just really want to become a good leader and inspire others to whatever path they're on, to keep pushing forward,' Gillett said. 'To work hard and not be a victim of your mind.'Now, she wears the same badge as those who saved her life. 'It's just full circle,' Gillett said. 'What they did now enables me to be here and serve with them and for them and for the city and for the state.
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