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🦋 Author of FIERCE & new children’s book From My Head To My Toes emily.hejlik
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I was recently asked if gymnasts should continue wearing leotards. Leotards r not the problem. The problem is the many pedophiles out there & the adults who enable them. By saying clothing is part of the issue, u are victim shaming/implying survivors should feel it's their fault.
Just a friendly reminder: Olympic athletes are human & they’re doing the best they can. It’s REALLY hard to peak at the right moment & do the routine of your life under such pressure. Really hard.
HEROES!!!! MYLO IS SAFE. I HAVE HIM 😊😊😊😊 THANK YOU Carla, Gayle & her sweet dog.
Will share more soon… but for now going to snuggle with my everything 🤍🤍🤍
The love & support I feel is what got me out of bed this morning. Thank you. I feel very lucky to be heard & supported by so many. I will do the best that I can to keep fighting.
What are you supposed to tell your little sister when she asks "what do I do if a shooter comes in? Do I hide in the classroom or run for my life?" THIS SHOULD NOT BE A CHILD'S CONCERN OR WORRY. No one should have to live in fear. Something MUST be done.
I’ve been trying to process and recover from testifying. Today has been the most difficult for me. I’m trying to take it one breath & moment at a time but it is hard. Sending love to all the survivors out there who are struggling today. I’m with you 💔❤️
We’ve been through so much together ❤️💔
Our friendship is so special because we’ve experienced some of the best moments together but also some of the toughest moments together.
@MagsGotSwag12
@Simone_Biles
@McKaylaMaroney
you make me feel braver 🤍
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@USAGym
STOP VICTIM SHAMING. Your statements are hurtful. If you did not believe that I & others were abused than why pressure & manipulate us? WE WERE MOLESTED BY A MONSTER U ENABLED 2 THRIVE FOR DECADES. You are 100% responsible. It was mandatory to get "treatment" by Nassar.
Woahhhh. Thank you everyone from the bottom of my heart. I didn't expect this. The support has been more than I could've ever imagined. Thank you for listening.
According to my knowledge, Larry Nassar did not have a medical license in Texas where we trained for the Olympics. Where is the accountability? How could you allow this?
@USAGym
@TeamUSA
Meet Mylo. I rescued Mylo yesterday from Heart of RI shelter. He was born July 16, 2020. I’m so excited to be his mom. I’ve already cried a few times because I feel so lucky. He’s currently napping on my chest 🥰 I can’t wait to get to know him.
WOW. So powerful. Thank you to the incredible & inspiring women’s US soccer team. Congrats on an amazing win. But more importantly thank you for standing up for women and girls around the world. So so so so so appreciated.
Incredibly proud of you. You are one of the toughest people I have ever met. Lucky to of had your support yesterday. Your impact statement to the judge was so great, came from your heart. With our powerful army of survivors we will get through this and make meaningful REAL change
#SimoneBiles
is the first gymnast in HISTORY to ever attempt and land a double-twisting, double somersault dismount off the balance beam. Oh, and yesterday she was also the first woman to ever land a triple-double on the floor. I👏CON👏IC👏
#InStyleBadassWomen
Good luck to
@LaurieHernandez
! Laurie is competing for the first time since the 2016 Olympics.
So proud of you !!! You’ve worked so hard. Coming back is so challenging. I hope you are able to reflect & take in this moment. 🤍🤍🤍
Court referring to Larry as DOCTOR Nassar. I AM DISGUSTED. I am very disappointed. He does NOT deserve that. Larry is digusting. Larry is a MONSTER not a doctor.
This is not easy for me to talk about. I am beyond devastated. I don't even know what words to use to describe how hard this is for me, my teammates who I care for so much & the many other survivors out there who I support with all my heart.
I decided to go makeup-free for my recent
@aerie
photoshoot. Many of us have grown up seeing filtered ads & retouched photos, which in my opinion, can create unhealthy pressures & can negatively impact our self- worth & mental health. I hope we can change these unrealistic…
As a minor on the National Team, I frequently had to travel (without my parents) under the supervision of USA Gymnastics. The “responsible” adults included John Geddert, Marvin Sharpe, Steve Penny, and Larry Nassar.
I can't believe it but I have been on the New York Times Best Sellers list for 3 months in a row. Thank u for the support. Thank u to everyone involved in helping me write this. I'm glad that I was able to share the best & toughest times. Thank u for listening. Grateful for u all