Hallie At age sixteen, I had no choice but to grow up faster than I wanted to after losing my parents to circumstances that were beyond my control. Nearly two years later, I'm still standing and keeping my promise to my big sister who kept me sane on the days I just wanted to hide under the covers and not come out. And now it's time to prove how far I've come by beginning the next chapter in my life...college.BenThe first time I saw her, the only...