Mackenize Rivera is a five year old girl with a terrible past. She hasn't spoken a single word in a year. When she is taken away from her father she is put into Sunshine Acres Orphanage. After a year of struggling, Mackenzie's time is here. Someone wants to adopt her. Will Mackenzie come out of her shell? Will her father ever give up on trying to find his daughter?

My name is Madison De La Garza. Yes, Demi Lovato's sister. No. This story is not about her. This is MY Story. Told MY way. So many people expect me to be strong because Demi is... But guess what. I'm getting really tired of pretending i'm something that i'm not.