My brother Austin always told me to stay strong, but staying strong was the last thing I did. What I went through, no one understands. The challenges I faced were not meant to be faced alone. Everything was slowly falling apart. This is the life of Adam Smith. It all started in 2013 when I joined the eighth grade football team as the star player. That's when I gained most of my popularity by being the new kid in town. After four months of living in the new city, I returned home to my parents who argued almost every day. My brother and I were so tired of arguing that we went straight to our rooms. About a month later I came home from school and went to get a drink from the fridge. I decided to do my homework, so I sat down at the kitchen table. When I sat down I saw the mail. Being the kind of kid I am, I looked at my mom's mail. Looking at the mail, I saw bills, magazines and the occasional coupon. At the bottom of the pile of magazines I saw a bulky yellow envelope. Feeling anxious to open the letter, I finally found the courage. Gently, I opened the package. With...