Glen Neville (47), stands outside of his Rochester Hills home after explaining his recent diagnosis of the highest form of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). With this diagnosis, Neville will be able to receive more disability aid, as well as free tuition for his two children, Max (17) and Maya (15).

Neville and his wife, Kelly (46), adopted their two children from an orphanage in the Unkraine when Maya was 2 and Max was 4. Today, Neville cooks dinner for his family every night.

Neville is passionate about PTSD awareness and spends time everyday discussing his experiences as a U.S. Special Forces Soldier and how they have affected his life following his retirement.

The front room of the Neville home is dedicated to displaying Glen's Army memorabilia such as his flags, medals, photographs, and uniform wear.

Neville takes a total of 17 pills per day to combat various aspects of his PTSD condition. The medication severely impacts his sleeping schedule and energy levels.

The Neville family enjoys spending time with their dogs and watching NASCAR on their living room television.

After retiring from the Army, Neville was able to hold on to much of the equipment that he used while overseas. The pieces serve as a reminder of his time in the service and how his life has progressed since.

Much of Neville's artwork centers around erotic portraits glorifying the female form. He often uses photographic references to create paintings, drawings and digital work.

Neville uses the cheaply priced frames that he finds at the Pontiac Salvation Army to frame his artwork.

Neville spends Tuesday nights in room 107 of Wilson Hall at Oakland University. Many studio art students utilize the lab space as a hang out and study area.

While overseas, Neville was often tasked with creating shirt designs for the different units. These opportunities allowed him to hone his sketching and graphic designs skills that he now uses at school.

Neville wears a total of six rings that symbolize the men that he left behind when coming home after tours, the strong bond that he has with his wife and the lives that he saved while overseas.

Being in crowded spaces, such as a university, can be very stressful for someone who has been diagnosed with PTSD. When a troubling situation occurs, Neville reaches into his pocket and pulls out a message stone and follows its instructions.

Although Neville is much older than his OU peers, he still finds ways to connect with them by being a mentor and sharing his story.

Neville will graduate from Oakland University with a BA in Studio Art with a specialization in graphic design on Saturday May 2, 2015. He will then go on to establish his own custom shirt designing business targeting non-profits.

In order to counteract the drowsiness caused by his medication, Neville consumes on average four energy drinks per day.

Neville takes monthly trips to the Pontiac, Mich. Salvation Army to take advantage of their liquidation sales.

Neville's car is always equipped with army memorabilia such as his dog tags and even a baseball cap he wore when overseas in Afghanistan for seven years.

According to Neville, the Pontiac Salvation Army receives all of their products from neighboring thrift stores and sells them for very low prices.

Neville searches for hours through the sales at the Pontiac Salvation Army for objects that he can use in his artwork such as old records, picture frames, and women's shoes.

In addition to finding inspiration for his artwork, Neville also makes a point to look for clothes for his family whenever he makes a trip out to the Pontiac Salvation Army.