I didn't read the book (but now I want to!!), and just from this post I see so many similarities between skating and swimming. And I know all about using that word "retire." It took a debilitating injury to get me to finally "retire" from swimming in college, which meant relinquishing my scholarship. Tough choices for a 19 year old. Thanks for sharing Gracie's story...and yours. xo
I didn’t read the book, and I don’t know her, since I don’t follow skating, but I’m here for you DoubleJ! I love the letter you wrote to her. I hope you sent it, or will consider. Little acts of kindness go a long way.
Great insights into a world I little about, but find fascinating! My heart goes out to Gracie (and you) for having to navigate such a fiercely competitive sports culture!
I’m not a skater. Not an athlete by any stretch of the imagination. But I’m really enjoying Sportster. Cast your net far and wide, my friend! I think you’ll be surprised at who reads with interest.
thanks Casey! I think it's difficult to "quit" a lot of things - relationships, jobs, volunteer positions, etc. I'm going to be looking at quitting from a few angles through a sports lens.
Congratulations and welcome to the party. Great story J
thanks Trish! I'm heeeeere.
I didn't read the book (but now I want to!!), and just from this post I see so many similarities between skating and swimming. And I know all about using that word "retire." It took a debilitating injury to get me to finally "retire" from swimming in college, which meant relinquishing my scholarship. Tough choices for a 19 year old. Thanks for sharing Gracie's story...and yours. xo
So tough. Oh and when money/funding is in the mix....oof.
Definitely! I thought I was going to have to transfer to another college...not a great feeling.
I didn’t read the book, and I don’t know her, since I don’t follow skating, but I’m here for you DoubleJ! I love the letter you wrote to her. I hope you sent it, or will consider. Little acts of kindness go a long way.
Thanks so much Maureen! I think this is my "sending it"!?
Great insights into a world I little about, but find fascinating! My heart goes out to Gracie (and you) for having to navigate such a fiercely competitive sports culture!
Thank you for reading. It is SO interesting to read about worlds you are familiar with, even if your experiences differ from the author.
I’m not a skater. Not an athlete by any stretch of the imagination. But I’m really enjoying Sportster. Cast your net far and wide, my friend! I think you’ll be surprised at who reads with interest.
thanks Casey! I think it's difficult to "quit" a lot of things - relationships, jobs, volunteer positions, etc. I'm going to be looking at quitting from a few angles through a sports lens.