Adam’s Story

We are blessed with four children. Adam was our third — the big-hearted bridge between his older sister and brother and his younger sister.

On April 11, 2025, our world changed forever when Adam became one of the countless young lives lost to the teen suicide epidemic.

Adam had always been a joyful and passionate boy. Whatever he loved, he threw himself into fully — whether it was basketball, Muay Thai, Japanese anime, or video games. His loyalty to family was fierce and unwavering. In the final year of his life, he became a voracious reader, often finishing a new novel each week — a new passion that brought him so much quiet joy.

During his early teen years, Adam faced some struggles. His grades slipped, and he began having difficulties at school. Around this time, he was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome, with concerns that it might be connected to underlying social anxiety. Due to his stomach condition, Adam switched to online schooling approximately six months before his passing. His grades and passion for school quickly improved, and we were excited for his future. But this change also led to a significant amount of isolation.

After Adam's passing, we came to understand more deeply — through his private communications with Artificial Intelligence — just how profoundly he struggled. His social anxiety had grown far more severe than we realized, becoming so overwhelming that even everyday conversations with those who loved him most sometimes felt unbearable.

Adam was so much more than his struggles. He was a light in our lives — vibrant, loving, and deeply missed every moment of every day.