I was encouraged to use my voice and explore my passions outside of the sport. And when I did that, I was finally able to realize my true self-worth. I was more than that of a gymnast.
In elite gymnastics, I was surrounded by this bubble, that gymnastics was literally all I knew, and I'd like to know about worldly issues.
I've always had an undeniable love for gymnastics.
I was unbeatable - until I wasn't.
As an athlete, you learn to keep pushing through the pain until the pain eventually becomes unbearable. Even then, you are told to continue.
I think just being able to experience college gymnastics the way I have has allowed me to really express myself and have so much fun in the sport.
