Gracie Gold, a decorated figure skater, faced immense pressure after her successes, leading her to equate self-worth with perfection. Despite her accolades, a demanding environment resulted in burnout after a devastating defeat in 2016, causing her to struggle with mental health issues. Gold describes this experience as feeling trapped in a 'snow globe,' devoid of personal identity and joy. Following severe personal challenges, she sought help at a treatment facility, finding the path to recovery and ultimately peace within herself.
After the 2016 World Championships, where she suffered the "most soul-crushing defeat of all time," Gold's mental and physical health plummeted.
I valued my self-worth on my productivity... and how could I please others," Gold explains. "The decisions were being made for her-all she had to do was perform, perfectly, 100% of the time.
The weight of these expectations was isolating, trapping Gold in what she describes as a snow globe. She felt as if she was stuck behind the glass.
When an official called her out on her loss of self-respect, it sparked what Gold calls "a nuclear meltdown." The suicidal ideation began.
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