Olympic gymnast Simone Biles has sparked controversy by lashing out at her biological mother, Shanon Biles, on social media. The 25-year-old athlete took to Instagram to express her frustration and disappointment after her mother reached out to her for support, claiming that she had been struggling with health issues.
Simone Biles, who is widely considered one of the greatest gymnasts of all time, has had a tumultuous relationship with her biological mother in the past. Shanon Biles abandoned her daughter at a young age and was only recently reintroduced into Simone’s life after years of estrangement.
In a lengthy post, Simone Biles shared her thoughts on why she couldn’t provide the support her mother was seeking. She claimed that her mother’s lack of involvement in her life during her childhood and adolescence had caused her immense emotional pain and trauma.
“I’m not going to sugarcoat it, my mom’s decision to leave me and my siblings at such a young age caused me a lot of pain and trauma,” Simone wrote. “I’ve worked hard to overcome those feelings and build a life for myself, but it’s hard to reconcile the fact that she’s asking for support now after all these years of abandonment.”
Simone went on to express her frustration at the fact that her mother was only reaching out to her now when she needed something. She claimed that she had been trying to move on from their complicated past and focus on building a positive future for herself.
“I’m not going to be guilt-tripped into supporting someone who has consistently shown me that they don’t care about my well-being or my feelings,” Simone wrote. “I deserve better than that. I deserve to be treated with respect and kindness, and I won’t settle for anything less.”
Simone’s post sparked a heated debate on social media, with many fans and followers coming out in support of the gymnast. Some praised her for standing up for herself and refusing to be taken advantage of, while others criticized her for being too harsh and unforgiving.
Despite the backlash, Simone Biles has remained steadfast in her decision not to provide support to her biological mother. In a follow-up post, she wrote that she was willing to work towards healing and rebuilding their relationship if her mother was willing to acknowledge her past mistakes and make amends.
“Love isn’t always easy, but it’s worth it,” Simone wrote. “I’m willing to work towards healing and rebuilding our relationship if you’re willing to put in the effort. But I’m not going to be taken advantage of or used as a means to an end.”
The controversy surrounding Simone Biles’ relationship with her biological mother has once again raised questions about the complexities of family dynamics and the importance of forgiveness and healing. While Simone’s decision not to provide support may be seen as harsh by some, it is clear that she is prioritizing her own well-being and emotional safety above all else.