Sha’Carri Richardson has shared insights into her journey of embracing her femininity, discovering tranquility through therapy, and overcoming previous challenges to cultivate a more positive and loving energy in her life.
She has revealed a unique aspect of herself to her audience, where she connects with her feminine essence and permits herself to express vulnerability.
The current world 100m titleholder shared that she enjoys unwinding at home and partaking in ordinary pastimes such as cooking, dancing, getting manicures, reading a book, or simply surrounding herself with vibrant colors.
Richardson disclosed that she is at her best when she is free from the pressure of accomplishing tasks, focusing instead on caring for her family and loved ones, along with her training partners Melissa Jefferson and Twanisha Terry.
The Olympic silver medalist in the 100m expressed her gratitude for being a black woman, reflecting on how God has been a guiding force throughout her journey.
“I just feel like everything in my life is brighter now. I don’t have any darkness weighing me down, even within myself. I’m just at a different point in my life, where I’m not in survival mode, I’m in a loving energy,” Sha’Carri Richardson said in an interview with Essence.
“I love taking care of my family. I love taking care of my training partners. I just love the fact that I’ve been blessed to be in a position to show that divine energy.”
Sha’Carri Richardson has faced challenges for a significant period, but therapy has assisted her in creating an improved life and focusing on her personal growth. After her doping suspension in 2021, Richardson experienced significant backlash, yet she was able to recover and regain the top position once again.
She secured the gold medal at the 2023 World Championships and then earned a silver in the women’s 100m at the Paris Olympic Games. Richardson continues to bless the world with her unparalleled sprinting talent.
“I feel like therapy came from knowing that I needed it, and also being able to have a safe place to decompress—when I don’t have to worry about the world, or being an athlete, or being a friend, or being a daughter or anything. I could go into therapy and just be me,” she said.
“I feel like being with people who pour into me has shown me I’m everything that I know that I want to give out to the world and I know I’m everything that I feel in myself. There was a time I felt stuck, and now I feel like I love the softness and femininity that I’m able to walk in.
I have people that—I know that if I fall backward, they’re right there. I know I have a community right here that understands, that cherishes me, as well as will correct me and let me know when I’m wrong. My relationships have definitely helped me be gentle with myself.”
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