. >> despite the shock, debbie ortize said the arrest turned out to be a life-saving glesing in disguise>> they took me to the judge's chambers, literally, she said honey, i think he has p.t.s.d. and we need to help him. at that point, for lack of a better explanation ... >> reporter: it made sense. >> it made sense. >> so as he's starting that journey, what journey did you take. we were in the process of a divorce proceeding. we were barely on speaking terms. this man is in trouble, and i can't walk away from him. >> reporter: debbie, a professional writer had him searching online for information, p f.s.d. she was shocked to find few few resources. >> how does it happen. how does someone dedicate their life to dedicating others, forcing the laws. ending up in a position like this. no one is talking about it. i went to the producing partner. we had a small production company. i said i think i know what we'll be doing. >> she said what's that? >> she said documentary. >> when i grow up i want to be a police officer. >> i want to be a police officer to keep people safe. officer. >> you can