1.1 to 1.2 billion people struggle with mental health.
1 in 100 deaths are people thinking they only have one way out.
50%-62% of lgbtq+ struggle with mental health.
1 in 10 lgbtq+ youth think they have one way out.
1 attempt occurs every 1.5 to 3 seconds.
you are loved. stay.
“It's hard, because a lot of these Russian athletes-it's not their fault. They didn't start it [the war]. But unfortunately, they're connected through their federation. Their federation is connected to, and sponsored by, the Russian government. So there are direct ties. Whereas U.S. Figure Skating is its own entity. It does not receive government funding. So that is where things get muddy and complicated.”
͢ On the Russian ban.
“I think we're starting to get to a dangerous place of ... what's next. How far are we going to really take this? Because this is supposed to be about unity and sports. I understand that sports are sports, but to tell someone who they are and aren't is very damaging. And that is something that goes beyond sports.”
and while we are on the topic, can we stop all this weird age talk when it comes to amber? she has earned her place at the top fair and square, her most stable jump it's a 3A. why would people expect her to retire when she is on her physical peak?
I want to boost this for the message alone but to also add that Amber took on boatloads of hate for speaking out about the wellbeing of her community during the Olys and identifying oppression faced under the current (very hostile) admin. She is the GOAT for that.
"I want to open an animal sanctuary one day. I just want to save animals."
͢. Amber on what career she would want outside of skating during the second Stars on Ice Q&A in Allen, Texas!
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