August 15th, 2003 is the first installment of the fictional series "Suffering in Silence" that discusses what young men have endured for years. Men have been known for bottling up their feelings instead of discussing them. However, not too many men realize this behavior is not normal. Oftentimes, Dad passes this behavior to his son unknowingly. The cycle continues and we are left with a generation of young men that are raging alcoholics, drug addicts, and sexual deviants who mistreat themselves and their potential partners. August 15th, 2003 addresses the complicated story of one 27-year-old Substitute teacher, Ricky Johnson. Ricky has just buried his loving but sometimes unruly mother which has left him heartbroken. However, nothing compares to his complex relationship with his father Tyrone Johnson. One minute he was a playful giant that Ricky idolized but when he drank, he became an unpredictable monster. Months later, Ricky reflects with himself then decides he has to make some drastic changes. His temporary discomfort changes into radiant confidence within himself. Unfortunately, there's still a hole in his heart from unanswered questions regarding his father's actions on August 15th, 2003. Will Ricky Johnson get the answers he's looking for? Or will this set him back into his old ways?