This veteran found a creative way to talk about his PTSD with his child. (upworthy.com)

Dana Brown (PACEs Connection Staff) 3/9/177:13 AM

Kastle created the children's book titled, "Why Is Dad So Mad?" to help explain to his 6-year-old daughter his struggles with PTSD.

And when it was published, he read it to his daughter for the first time

"There’s a section in the book where I describe the anger and things associated with PTSD as a fire inside my chest," he says. "After I first read the book to my daughter, I remember her saying, 'I'm sorry you have a fire in your chest now, Dad."

According to the PTSD Foundation of America, 1 in 3 troops returning home are getting diagnosed with symptoms of PTSD, but less than 40% will ultimately seek help.

The stigma, shame, and discrimination around mental health issues is damaging for those who face symptoms as well as those who are close to them.

To read more of Morgan Shoaff's article, please click here.

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