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My full name is Jordan Elizabeth Winters, but my friends and family either call me Jordy or Joey, you know because of the E from Elizabeth. I'm 17 years old and a proud Canadian. I'm also the leading scorer and Captain of my high school's girl's soccer team. I'm listed as being a midfielder on the records, but I consider myself to be more of a striker at heart because, I'd much rather score then pass. Soccer is and has always been my escape from reality, and when I'm on the pitch nothing else matters. I love soccer and thankfully, I'm really good at it, so much so that I've garnered interest from a number of Canadian and American Universities who've expressed interest in having me join their programs once I graduate next year.
While everything has been going according to plan on the pitch, I can't say the same for at home. My parents are always fighting and I mean, physically fighting not just yelling and screaming at each other. I've lost count of the number of times my mom has been seen in the Emergency Department of our local hospital. My father is an alcoholic and when he drinks, which is every day, he gets mean and that results in Mom and I being on the receiving end of his rage. Despite having the police visiting on the regular, Mom refuses to kick him to the curb or press charges because she loves him; yeah, I know, it's a load of crap! It's a lot to deal with and as soon as my sister was old enough, she left home and moved in with her boyfriend.
Now that you've a better idea as to who I am and my background, I should also let you in on a secret, that only my 3 best friends know; I'm gay or at least, I'm pretty sure I am. I've never actually been on a date or kissed anyone, so, it's not a 100%, yet. My father along with being an abusive alcoholic asshole, is also a pretty big racist and homophobe, and I fear for my safety should I ever be found out, so, at least for now it remains a secret among friends.