Gymnastics GOAT Simone Biles Who Faced ‘Challenging’ Times in Foster Care, Discloses Disheartening Reality for the Kids: “It’s Still Incredibly Hard…”
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Simone Biles has been the reigning champion in the world of gymnastics. Fans have looked up to her as an inspiration for both hard work and ideals. The star stands up for what she believes in and is known for her consistent rallying for athletes’ mental health. Biles has a motivating story that she shares in hopes to make a change.
Recently, the star gymnast, spoke about her experiences with the foster care system in America. She shared her thoughts on how she navigated through that chapter in her life, along with her sister. She also spoke about her parents and how their relationship bloomed.
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Simone Biles believes foster care can get scary
Despite all her medals and accolades, Biles believed that she was beyond all her achievements. As a child in foster care, the gymnast recalled, how her experience has shaped up over the years. Biles and her sister were adopted, when the gymnast was 6 years old. She fondly remembers her mother who adopted both children ‘unselfishly’. This also put a lot of things into perspective for the icon, who reflects on the system and its impact on children.
According to the icon, the foster care system was unfortunately challenging. She clarified that while the environment surrounding a child in foster care could be well-intentioned, they could still struggle. She added that the system was, “Still incredibly hard, confusing and scary.” While the star remains immensely grateful toward her family, she understands the importance of well-meaning adults in the life of a child in foster care.
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Biles gave her family the credit for all that they’ve done for her. She strongly believes that her parents transformed her life for the better. She stresses the importance of having a consistent, caring adult in every child’s life, especially for the ones who have had a tough beginning. As a matter of fact, it takes a bunch of special people to be able to foster and help such children.
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Biles has been a strong public figure in terms of standing up for her ideals. The gymnast has proven time after time that she is an inspiration for her fans. Hopefully, her story and experience help shape a better future for the upcoming generation.
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Vibhanshu Kumar