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Is Simone Biles' impact on mental health more significant than her Olympic achievements?

If there’s one thing that Simone Biles loves outside of gymnastics, that would be inclusive growth. The 7x Olympian never leaves her teammates alone when they’re facing a rough life patch. Instead, the gymnastics GOAT does everything in her power to help others navigate through mental health troubles to find balance. A first-had survivor of mental turbulence herself, Biles’ advocacy for prioritizing inner peace is well-known. Taking the cue, fans once again seem to highlight what makes the Olympian a true champion for the people.

As a child, Biles had some truly tumultuous experiences. Living in foster care before Ronald and Nellie Biles stepped up to take in Simone and her siblings was a crucial lesson for the Houston native. Her run-in with the “twisties” also made the gymnastics icon understand why paying heed to mental troubles is important. And now, as Biles once again lends her voice to troubled youths, fans can’t stop gushing about how she continues to be a beacon of light for everyone around the world.

In her Instagram post from October 25, Simone shared her latest role as an ambassador for Friends of the Children. “I’m honored to be a champion for children facing the greatest obstacles, like foster care and mental health,” wrote the WCC gymnast. She went on to elaborate how their joint collaboration aims to give the country’s future generation a platform to reach their potential as she wrote, “…together we are inspiring the next generation of youth to know they too can reach their hopes and dreams.

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Biles attended the Friends of the Children’s National Gala and asserted how able mentorship can be a pivotal factor in ensuring the children’s overall well-being. The Friends of the Children is a charity organization that seeks to impact generational change by impacting the youth of the country. Joining hands with them gives the Olympic champ to use the platform to tell the younglings “to know that anything is possible.

 

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Biles also took the opportunity to reiterate that with a little help, anyone can achieve anything. According to the official website of Friends of the Children, Simone “makes the kids believe that they could do anything, like she has done.” The gymnast has been associated with the program for years, and her latest post once again prompted the fans to reinstate her status.

Simone Biles gets lauded for her continuous efforts for the youth

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Soon, fans came forward hailing the GOAT for her continued support for mental health in every way she can. One young fan took the opportunity to share details of her own life with the world and note how Simone Biles helps her to take life as it comes. “I was adopted and I look up to you so much !” commented little Elena. Simone spent the ages between 3 and 6 in foster care and understands exactly how that can affect children in their later stages of life. But seeing how she has overcome everything to become a legend of the sport, it’s only normal that others look up to her. “I was adopted and you are the best role model!” said another fan.

Considering how Biles often rubs shoulders with some of the biggest celebrities in the world, it’s hearty to see that she hasn’t forgotten her roots and instead uses her voice to give others a platform. Back in 2018 when her teammate Jordan Chiles was pondering leaving gymnastics altogether, it was Simone who came forward to convince the UCLA star otherwise. And now, seeing Biles once again advocating mental well-being for the children, Ana wrote, “Thank you for using your platform to make a difference for kids facing tough challenges. Your dedication to mentorship and empowering the next generation is truly admirable.

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GOAT not only in gymnastics, also as a person,” commented another fan. This follower thinks Biles’ staunch stance on protecting mental peace would show the world that even the GOATs aren’t immune to inner torment. “We have to protect our body and our mind,” Biles said why peak output is directly related to feeling okay with yourself, and this fan believes the gymnast is on the right path to spread the message.

After Biles’ terrible Tokyo campaign, she was thrashed as a quitter. However, despite the backlash, she managed to show the world why she’s the undisputed champ in Paris. Naturally, the fans think there’s no one better to talk about how to tackle mental issues than the 11-time Olympic medalist. “such an inspiration!!” blurted another fan and we agree! What about you? Tell us why you think Simone Biles is the best person to talk about mental well-being with a comment!

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