Story Session | Grief: When Love Has Nowhere to Go | Brooklyn Holton, Former Multi-Sport Athlete

"After almost 25 years of high-level competition sports, I am about 1 year into healthy-retirement (those first 2 were brutal). While claiming to “be an athlete” no longer feels like me, I know I am athletic… I am still able. Who I am and what I am capable of did not cease alongside my career and this I get to celebrate. There is still so much learning and feeling to be had along this journey and I sincerely hope for joy through it all; for all."

Brooklyn is a retired athlete from a career that included being a DII Heptathlete, All-American Women’s Professional Football Player and a 3x TeamUSA Bobsled Medalist. While still loving an athlete-focused lifting program, Brooklyn has expanded her love for sports to include riding her dirtbike, backcountry snowboarding, backpacking, trail running and embracing the freedom of saying, “yes” to random adventures. She is learning that retirement includes intentional healing both cognitively and physically and credits her faith for the strength to journey towards a fulfilling future; still as an athlete.

Connect with Brooklyn:

Instagram: @brooklynholton
Read Brooklyn's Story: https://thesidelineperspective.com/grief-when-love-has-nowhere-to-go/

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