Social Media Reacts to McKayla Maroney's Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Team Doctor
On Wednesday, Olympic gold medalist McKayla Maroney said in a statement that she had been sexually [...]
Sympathy
Many Twitter users, including gold medal-winning Olympian Dominique Moceanu, shared their sorrow for the horror Maroney endured.
@McKaylaMaroney I'm so sorry this happened to you. I'm proud of you for speaking up and finding your voice. May you begin healing.
— Dominique Moceanu (@Dmoceanu) October 18, 2017
No dream should "require" sexual abuse. This has to stop. So sorry you went through this @McKaylaMaroney ? https://t.co/OGXfhAMgDb
— Maiah Ocando (@MaiahOcando) October 18, 2017
prevnextHorrifying, soul-crushing and so fucking important. You are so brave and beautiful. I’m so sorry for what you have been through. Thank you.
— Deanna Hong (@DeannaHong) October 18, 2017
Strength
Many praised Maroney for sharing her story, noting how difficult it must have been for her to do so.
These are powerful, necessary words from McKayla Maroney.
I can't imagine how difficult it was to share this. https://t.co/wZ8SPPVTmU
— Whitney McIntosh (@WhitneyM02) October 18, 2017
What you've done is a brave thing to do, to tell your experience to the world. Hopefully this gives people the confidence to speak up...
— Daniel Davies (@TheRebel112) October 18, 2017
so heartbreaking how many girls this has happened to. thank you for being so courageous and brave and using your voice. love you mckayla.
— alyssa (@stephlabbes) October 18, 2017
prevnextI'm so proud of you for speaking out about something like this, where many would be ashamed and afraid. Thank you for bringing awareness. ?
— えみ (@osnapitzemmie) October 18, 2017
Speaking out
Others expressed their appreciation for Maroney speaking out, noting that she was heard and validated.
— Emmy Rossum (@emmyrossum) October 18, 2017
“It’s never too late to speak up” Never. Ever. Thank you @McKaylaMaroney #metoo
— Jessica O'Beirne (@OtotheBeirne) October 18, 2017
So brave and so heartbreaking thank you for this. I hope it helps change things. Drastic changes need to be made ??
— Danusia Francis (@danusiafrancis) October 18, 2017
Bless you, @McKaylaMaroney. You probably saved some lives today.
— Dr. ChandaQuark ?? (@IBJIYONGI) October 18, 2017
Photo Credit: Twitter / @McKaylaMaroney
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