My Dad Is Still My Dad

By Kim Hicks

He wears heavy boots and a bright yellow jacket.

He tells silly jokes, burns the first pancake on Saturday mornings, and gives awesome hugs.

But sometimes Dad struggles with scary memories from things he has seen while helping others.

Told through the loving eyes of a child, My Dad Is Still Dad gently explores how PTSD can affect firefighters, police officers, paramedics, EMS and their families. With warmth, honesty, and hope, this story helps children understand why someone they love may seem different sometimes, while reminding them that a diagnosis does not change who a person is inside.

A reassuring story for firefighter families, first responder families, military families, and anyone supporting a loved one living with trauma.

Because PTSD is only part of the story.

Dad is still Dad.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1923761242
• ISBN13: 9781923761247
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Healing Storybook Publishing
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 7