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23 gold medals and I still struggled with depression. Success doesn't fix what's broken inside. Getting help does.
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Swimming gave me everything — discipline, fame, medals. But it also took everything — my identity, my social skills, my mental health. The trade-off was not obvious at 15.
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I invest in things connected to water, wellness, and helping kids. Those are the only areas where I have expertise beyond swimming in circles.
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My DUI arrests were the worst moments of my life. They were also the moments that finally forced me to ask for help.