Olympian Gracie Gold Gets Candid About Her Mental Health with Michelle Kwan | Thank You Notes

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For my new series, Thank You Notes, I teamed up with Olay to challenge a group of women to surprise their role models — the women who inspired them to face anything — with a thank you note.

In this episode: Michelle Kwan may be one of the best figure skaters of all time, but it’s her incredible resolve that made her such an inspiration to fellow skater Gracie Gold. In this video, Gracie tells Michelle: “You once estimated that you’ve fallen 131,000 times in your skating career. To some, that might seem like an insane amount of times to mess up, but it’s the way you always got up that inspired me.”

In 2017, Gracie checked into a treatment facility to address her depression and eating disorder. While she was there, one of the many voices that reached out to offer her support was Michelle Kwan. “When you reached out to me,” Gracie tells Michelle, “It meant more than you willl ever know.” Watch the whole emotional exchange above.

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Michelle Kwan, is and always has been my favorite athlete. She is such a mensch and carries herself with such grace.

janegotshalk
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Gracie, I am so proud of you; it has nothing to do with skating. You talked about your illness and are making it o.k. for others to do the same. You get a medal just for doing that. Congratulations.

janetpartyka
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I've always loved Michelle--such a class act and certainly hoping that Gracie continues on her path to recovery--if it includes skating, I'll be watching and cheering her on, if not, I'll be wishing her only the best.

cindywebreck
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My heart soars when I witness the human spirit in flight. Thanks, Katie. Michelle Kwan has such a beautiful spirit. I was happy to see Gracie return to the ice--an act of pure courage. This is such a lovely story! I hope that Gracie's dreams come true. I thank Michelle for continuing to exemplify the best of the human spirit.

shirleyann
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As a little girl, Gracie Gold meets her idol Michelle Kwan, who signs a shoe for her. Years later she meets Michelle again, this time as an Olympic skater herself. How sweet. 😀

CCRoxtar
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Who are the 7 monsters who disliked this?!

yankees
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Two incredible women! I admire them more than I can say.

arlenekime
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Beautiful!!! The very best and the skater with the most heart is Michelle Kwan! I have enjoyed watching her skate since she was 12 years old. I am happy to see that she now has a beautiful baby girl. I wish her ONLY the very best!!! Good luck to Gracie!!!

wendysmith
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I'm so glad Gracie is healing, and so glad Michelle's example has been helping her.

TruWatcher
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Gracie Gold and Michelle Kwan are both beautiful and inspiring in their own ways. We know they’ve been coached by Frank Carroll !❤️♥️

annecohen
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Dear Michelle Kwan: In the 1998 Champions on Ice press packet you stated the book you were curently reading was "Snow On Falling Cedars." Thank you. I am in the middle of reading this book for the fourth time and the first time while not in jail. 😍

willpinkow
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Beautiful interview. As a retired skater (and my Dad was a coach), the unspoken pressure to be perfect in all facets of your life can certainly be overwhelming but so many of us have come to realize that skating taught us so many valuable life lessons. I wish you much healing and success as your life journey continues.

lesliedufresne
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I have to watch more Michelle Kwan. my favorite since Arthur

sairamsoundararajan
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This melts my heart. I hope I can meet Michelle someday and tell her how much she means to me.

JoshuaFazeli
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Gracie .. so happy you’re in a better place. Yes Michelle was and still a great role model. I named my daughter “Michelle”!!!

alisachen
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Love them both and this unity will help grafié have closure. I’m still rooting for GG! You fight this fight, we have your back

nycgtl
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Two magnificent women, on and off the Ice!

vickieclewell
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this makes me love Gracie even more!!! Love that she is open about all of her struggles. So many girls can relate to her story.

jessicacosentino
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This is a direct relation to how a lot of competitive figure skaters have felt. I have felt mad at skating and it was like my world ended but I couldn’t have imagined how it felt on a world/Olympic level. Love them both!

gabnurse
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we love you gracie!!!! keep doing what makes you happy!!!

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