Simone Biles Covers GLAMOUR's June Issue, Talks Gymnastics And Therapy

Source: Kennedi Carter / Glamour Magazine

Like many of us over the last year, Simone is also focused on wellness and taking care of her mental health. She opened up to Glamour about how she’s making the most of her time talking to a therapist.

On going to therapy:

“I’ve learned it’s okay to ask for help if you need it. One of the very first sessions, I didn’t talk at all. I just wouldn’t say anything. I was like, ‘I’m not crazy. I don’t need to be here.’ I thought I could figure it out on my own, but that’s sometimes not the case. And that’s not something you should feel guilty or ashamed of. Once I got over that fact, I actually enjoyed it and looked forward to going to therapy. It’s a safe space.”

It’s pretty common for most of us to think we can handle things on our own — but the truth of us is, sometimes life is a lot to manage and therapy can be groundbreaking in helping with the healing process. We’re glad Simone is being open about her therapy experience.

Source: Kennedi Carter / Glamour Magazine

Simone also spoke about her future and what comes next for her.

On taking over the post-Olympics gymnastics tour, The Gold Over America Tour:

“With what’s happened with USAG, I just wanted it to be completely different, on my own terms. And I think that’s very powerful. It’s an all-girl tour for women’s empowerment. It was a great year for women to speak out, and I think it’s nice to keep the ball rolling on that and to have women feel happy, and find their love and passion for gymnastics again. I know the men were really upset, but it’s my tour.”

On potentially retiring after Paris 2024:

“I’ve already done quite a lot, but I’m still trying to reach new heights and see what I’m capable of. I’m just really excited to see what’s out there in the world and to see what else I’m good at. My coaches Cecile and Laurent are from Paris, so I think that would be a good run to end with them there. I’ll see where we go.”

We love to see Simone shining! Are y’all looking forward to seeing her in this year’s Olympics?

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