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Did Simone Biles Grow Up in Foster Care? Revisiting Her Childhood Struggles

The world knows Simone Biles as the talented gymnast that she is today. Ever since she made her debut back in 2011, people saw something in her. A talent, if tapped could enter the hearts of millions of people. That’s what Biles did. Moreover, the 2016 Rio Olympics Gold medalist solidified her position amongst the greatest gymnasts of all time. Be that as it may, the road to redemption was not straightforward.

Ever since she was young, Biles spend her time in foster care because of different complications. After all the tough times that she went through, Biles came up and started a journey while making her way into TIME magazine.

Simone Biles spend time in foster care

Being in a foster home ever since she was young, Biles endured a tough start in her life. Along with her three siblings, she played, studied, and lived with them for years, enjoying the brief moments in life. After her mother, Shanon struggled with substance abuse, Biles and her siblings were transferred from her biological mother to foster care. She talked about having a pleasant experience in foster care, despite, the fear of separation from her siblings in her mind.

“We were really fortunate because we got to stay with our siblings, which most siblings get separated. We had a good experience in foster care. So I can’t knock that,” said Biles.

However, Shanon’s father would make sure to connect with Biles and her siblings. After a series of visits to foster care, Ron Biles and his wife Nellie Biles decided to adopt them after having conversations within themselves. Even though the process was not simple, they decided to give a home to their grandkids. Nellie Biles talked about being in foster care as it was not the kids’ permanent homes.

“There’s nothing, nothing worse, I feel, than having a child going from one place to the next. They need to have that sense of belonging. I really think it’s important that that’s the first thing that should be done with any child that is displaced, is to find a permanent home,” said Biles.

Ronald and Nellie Biles- Are they the real parents of Simone Biles?

With a lot of complications in place, the proceedings started. Soon after, Shanon appeared to talk to Biles’ oldest siblings to come back to Ohio and stay with her. Despite that plea, Shanon did not get her children back as Ron and Nellie adopted Simone and her younger sister, Adria. Meanwhile, Ron’s sister adopted Simone’s eldest siblings, Ashley and Tevin. Biles in happiness talked about the situation as she felt the love she needed.

Along with Nellie’s sons Ron Jr and Adam, she got adopted by Ron as they lived a happy life. The talented Biles loves spending time with her family. Nellie always loved to travel to different places. Hence, with Biles becoming a superstar, she got to travel to a lot of countries, supporting her throughout her career. Both of them nurtured her to become a world-class gymnast, a gymnast that cannot be forgotten in this life. A happy Biles loved spending time with her parents as she loves to talk about them.

“I’ve been so fortunate with everything that God has given me and all the tools of life. So I never really cared to find out who my biological father was, or really gain a close relationship with my biological mom. Which I’m sure she probably wanted,” said Biles.

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Where did Biles discover gymnastics?

After having a tough start to her early life, she grew from there to become the GOAT of gymnastics. Winning a total of 32 medals in both Olympic and World Championships, Biles is the benchmark for all gymnasts to follow. Nonetheless, her story is unique. Her journey to become a gymnastics great happened on a rainy day. While preparing herself to go to a farm for a field trip, the weather turned sour as Biles was left to go to the gym. From there, a note came back home stating how Biles could either choose gymnastics or become a cheerleader. We already know what the decision turned out to be.

By honing her craft, she produced some of the most legendary moves ever performed in the gymnastics routine. Winning medals became a routine as she bulldozed her way through the competitions. She shares a great relationship with Jonathan Owens who is blossoming under her guidance. All in all, she is a living legend. An inspiration for all!

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