Dominic Smith's mother, Yvette LaFleur, passed away March 15 following a heroic battle against cancer. Just 13 days later Smith hit a walk-off grand slam in his Braves debut.
“I got choked up a bunch of times and I’m trying to hold back tears right now. It’s just so special. I feel her every day. I miss her dearly. There’s not a moment where I don’t think about her.” ❤️
“You guys make it about the wins and losses. 25 years from now, I want them to pick up the phone and call me because they need me. I’m there for them.”
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I’ve come a long way since I first shared my mental health experience with the world, and I want to remind you that if you’re struggling, you’re not alone. It’s okay to not be okay. I encourage you to speak up when you’re not feeling well. I’m grateful that I did. If you need help starting a conversation with a friend or a loved one, check out Movember conversations at the link in my bio. @Movember