Erica is bang on here. It isn’t easy to train for the Games at the best of times. It’s years of wrestling with doubt, second guessing, trying to be perfect....etc. But having a tangible, clearly defined goal and timeline made that struggle palatable. 1/4 https://twitter.com/ericawiebe/status/1352461358198001669

But trying to train for the Games during so much uncertainty adds an unbelievable amount of stress to an already wildly stressful time. I have so much respect for Erica and the rest of the Oly/Para athletes trying to grind through this (not to mention all the staff too). 2/4

every speculative piece, every unnamed source, every “might happen” with some quotes that add nothing new/nothing factual are just another shot of stress. My chest tightens when I read them. I can’t imagine what it’s like for athletes training through it. 3/4

So a reminder to all national team athletes that there is mental health support available through @gameplandematch and 24/7 care through our partner @Morneau_Shepell. Info at http://mygameplan.ca . If your looking for help with life planning our advisors are here too. 4/4