Betrayal

Sometimes the worst betrayals are committed by family.

I was on the verge of a career in professional baseball, and anything was possible. It was my chance to break free from the bonds of family duty and live my life for me.

Then the unthinkable occurred.

One night—one random event—and my dream was taken from me, ripped away by the callous actions of my father.

Blood is a bond—and a curse. Broken in body and spirit, I sacrificed my integrity and sold my soul for a lie—to protect the man who wouldn't do the same for me.

Trust was my sin. Silence was my penance. Hope was my salvation.