The withdrawal of one of America’s most decorated gymnasts, Simone Biles, from the Tokyo Olympics attracted everyone’s attention and reminded people of the significance of mental health once again.
Biles decided to withdraw from the sport before the women’s gymnastics team final to focus on her health.“We also have to focus on ourselves, because at the end of the day we’re human, too”.
Justin Bieber, who backed her decision, took to social media to talk about how he was labelled “mad” for not finishing his global tour to promote his album Purpose.
He wrote, “People thought I was crazy for not finishing the Purpose tour but it was the best thing I could have done for my mental health!. Nobody will ever understand the pressures you face! I know we don’t know each other but I’m so proud of the decision to withdraw.”
He concluded, “It’s as simple as – what does it mean to gain the whole world but forfeit your soul. Sometimes our no’s are more powerful than our yes’s. When what you normally love starts to steal your joy it’s important we take a step back to evaluate why.”
