Nastia Liukin Instagram – There’s a level of guilt that creeps over me even just thinking about being excited about something when hundreds of thousands of people’s lives have changed forever overnight. And while I continue to do everything I possibly can to support this city – one that has always held a special place in my heart, one that has become home for now – it still doesn’t feel “right” to celebrate anything, to think about anything beyond doing the work that needs to be done in our communities here in LA.
Each day is an emotional roller coaster. And the reality is, we’re living in uncharted territory. It’s hard to know which emotions are “right” and “wrong.”
I’ve received a few messages from coaches and girls who have lost their gyms in the fires. For so many, like me, the gym WAS my home. To lose that sacred space (and in some cases in addition to your home) is unfathomable. I’m committed to helping these athletes get those sacred spaces back.
We are a little over a month away from the 16th annual #NastiaCup, and I have to say, it’s a bright spot in the future for me. Something to look forward to. When I think about these athletes, what this sport means to them, and their excitement to participate in the #NastiaCup, it brings me so much joy. And I think that’s something we could all use a bit of right now: little moments of joy 💞 | Posted on 14/Jan/2025 09:22:23
