The response to Gwen Berry’s protest, Sha’Carri Richardson’s disqualification, banned swim caps, and more have been a lot to take in while preparing for the biggest moment of their careers.
if we are even asking the right questions.What does the public need to know about burdens or stressors on Black women Olympians specifically? What does a commitment to athletes’ mental health look like?I think just doubling down on resources [would help] for me personally. I have gotten therapy in the past two years, but I’ve been so grateful to find a Black female therapist, and I don’t know what this would look like, but [I’d like to see the U.S.
It’s hard, right, because on one hand, I think about all of the athletes who are dedicated and sacrificed so much to get to this point. But on the other hand, like, you think about—and it really is life and death right now as we’re dealing with this pandemic.So it’s still a little selfish to want to live in this moment. So that’s where the wide range of emotions come in.
But you also got to be real with yourself. You also got to know why you are doing this. And when we are dealing with COVID protocols. And when we have to be away from our children and our families. You need to remember your why.Davis: With all of these considerations framing the Games, as the opening ceremony draws closer, how are you practicing self-care? Where are you finding joy and peace?I practice self-care by taking care of my body.