Saving Simone Biles From Foster Care, Here’s Her Mother’s Honest Confession on Adopting Her at Age 6

If you’re truly talented, you don’t need to brag–your work speaks for itself. Take Simone Biles, for instance. She’s not just good; she’s the best in her field, making her country proud, and her parents, Nellie and Ronald Biles, bursting with joy, even though she’s adopted. At the U.S. Gymnastics Championships, in Texas, on June 2nd Simone Biles created history by clinching gold in all events, a feat never achieved by anyone before. Surrounded by the cheers of the audience her parents stood beside her providing encouragement. Even Simones’s mother was visibly moved to tears witnessing her daughter’s flawless floor routine, a moment brimming with pride and emotion.

Simone Biles’ biological mother, Shannon, was a drug and alcohol addict. Due to Shannon’s struggles, Simone and her three siblings were placed in to foster care system, spending three years in its care. Simone recalls those times as “always being hungry and afraid.” Despite the hardships in foster care, Simone cherished the moments she spent with her grandpa during visits. Eventually, when Simone was six years old, her grandparents, Ronald and Nellie, stepped in to adopt her and her sister Adria.

From that point on, Ronald and Nellie became Simone’s pillars of support, her true parents in every sense. Now, at 27, Simone’s bond with Nellie, who once prayed, “for that bonding” with Simone Biles, remains unbreakable. After 21 years of adoption, Nellie Biles now openly shares her heartfelt confession about their decision to adopt Simone, reflecting on the profound impact it has had on their lives.

This month is crucial for Simone Biles as it will decide her fate for the Paris Olympics. The Olympic trials will take place from June 27th to June 30th in Minneapolis. The upcoming competitions are crucial as they will decide the participants for the Paris Olympics. Nonetheless, Nellie Biles has chosen to be, in Paris to cheer for her daughter if she makes it through. Nellie recognizes the importance of her presence highlighting the value of standing by Simone and making sure she knows she has her family’s backing.

Simone Biles has consistently expressed her deep admiration for her parents. As she once said, “She encourages me and never lets me feel down about something for too long. “If I’ve had a bad day in the gym or needed emotional support, she was always there.” A sentiment that she reiterated even after the U.S. Gymnastics Championships. Nellie, this time deeply touched by her daughter’s words, expressed, “It means a lot. I feel like we have done the right thing. And, so, yes, we did something right in her life.” It’s clearly visible that Nellie is proud of her decision to adopt Simone, a decision that has profoundly impacted both their lives for the better. Even the journey of how Biles began gymnastics is all because of her grandparents aka parents.

‘History from there’–Journey of Simone Biles in gymnastics

Simone Biles’ gymnastics journey kicked off when she was 6 years old, after a visit to a gymnasium sparked her interest. The coaches, impressed by her talent urged her to enroll in classes a choice that her parents, Ronald and Nellie wholeheartedly backed. “It was history from there, ” recalled Nellie emphasizing Simones’s dedication. Overcoming obstacles along the way, Simone’s parents stood by her side, ensuring she had all the support to thrive. “My parents support me in any way possible,” affirmed Simone, showing their dedication to her accomplishments.

Throughout her illustrious career, Ronald and Nellie have been steadfast supporters, attending almost all of Simone’s competitions. Their absence during the Tokyo Olympics, due to COVID-19 restrictions, underscored the vital role they play in Simone’s life. “My parents haven’t missed a competition in my life,” Simone emphasized, expressing how their presence fuels her performance. Ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Simone was grateful to have her family cheering her on at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships, a reminder of their support.