Adam's Story | suddenloss

Adam's Story, by Jodie

Adam was born on the 3rd April, 1997 and from that day on he was

everything a little brother should be. He drove me insane, he was

argumentative, annoying, produced smells I didn't think a human was

capable of, he always thought he was right, when he wasn't, he ate so

much food, spent too much time in the shower and would hog the

television to watch football on an ungodly volume.

He was also bright, funny and could light up a room the moment he walked in. He had so many friends, everyone loved him. He was funny, always playing the joker, he worked hard and always put 100% into everything.

Adam and I had the perfect childhood, it was spent riding bikes, climbing trees, playing in rivers, roller blading, trampolining, ice skating, rope swinging, building snow men, wrestling, making mud pies, building dens, collecting bugs, playing football, drawing, flying kites and so much more. Adam was my best friend growing up and the happy memories we made as children, I will cherish forever. I could not have asked to have grown up with anyone else, it is a privilege to have shared my childhood with Adam.

As we got older, although our interests changed - I never got chance to tell him, but I was always so proud of Adam. He excelled in school, he worked hard and achieved deserving grades. He had travelled the world and experienced so much in his 18 years. He had so many qualities I wish I could have, he was extremely intelligent, he was passionate about what was going on in the world, he was fiercely loyal to his friends and family and thoughtful beyond measure. He hated the thought of ever upsetting anyone and tried his hardest in everything he did.

I don't believe there are many good people in the world, but Adam was truly one of them. He spent his life making sure everyone in it was happy, even though he wasn't.

Since Adam took his own life, as time has gone on and although the sadness remains, I feel lucky. I feel lucky to have grown up with the kindest most wonderful person I have ever met.

They say it’s so much darker when a light goes out than it would have been if it had never shone, it's true. I miss Adam every day, but I am so grateful for the 18 years I got to spend with him.