Simone Biles appreciates all the ‘love and support’ she’s getting after pulling out of Olympics

Simone Biles is the GOAT of gymnastics. There is no question about it. Her accolades speak for themselves.

But earlier this week, the superstar American gymnast shocked the world by pulling out of several events, the Olympic team final and the all-around competition, due to mental health concerns and what she calls ‘the twisties’ (aka the gymnastics version of the yips).

And as expected, she was scrutinized for her decision across social media. Many questioned her committment to the country and her teammates on the U.S. gymnastics team. However, she was able to overlook the negativity and instead focused on the overwhelming positivity directed her way.

She posted this on her official Twitter account:

We live in such a polarizing world so it’s always nice to see outcomes like this. It also further proves that people should always prioritize their own mental health, regardless of how it may impact other aspects of one’s life.