Apparently, even surviving a major health scare isn’t enough to stop internet trolls from doing what they do best. Just ask Simone Biles.
The Olympic gymnastics superstar recently found herself clapping back at critics after sharing photos from a luxury vacation in Belize with her husband, NFL player Jonathan Owens.
Sounds harmless, right? Not according to social media’s self-appointed Medical Investigation Unit.
Some online critics appeared to question how serious Simone’s recent health scare really was after seeing her relaxing in paradise. The problem with that logic? Simone already revealed earlier this month that she was hospitalized and “almost died” during the frightening medical emergency, but some people believe recovery should involve sitting in a dark room forever and never smiling again.
She shared pictures on Instagram with her fans showing her and Owens – who plays for the Indianapolis Colts – soaking up the sun, while she also gave them an update on she was feeling during a TikTok video.
But, in the comments on Tuesday, one account wrote: ‘Almost died but look at these traveling selfies.’
Two days later, Biles posted a withering response. She said: ‘Ugh, these comments make me sad.
‘A little over two weeks ago, I experienced a serious medical emergency that could have ended very differently, and this trip has been part of allowing myself to heal and appreciate being here.
‘I hope you understand that life-changing experiences can shift your perspective and that you’re able to extend a little more grace to others moving forward.’
Another skeptic then commented: ‘Almost died but on vacation drinking?’
Biles responded to that comment as well, writing: ‘I don’t owe you anything, but have you heard of non-alcoholic drinks?’
A third account commented: ‘You look good for someone who almost died.’ Biles hit back with: ‘Two weeks bedrest.’
Imagine surviving a major health crisis, getting discharged from the hospital, taking a well-earned vacation, and then having random people online accuse you of not looking sick enough.
The seven-time Olympic champion appeared to be back at home on Friday, sharing images of her watching TV and sitting with her dogs.
But she sparked alarm in early June after her health scare. In a post on her Instagram story, alongside a photo of her wearing several hospital wristbands, she wrote: ‘I’m not one to normally share things like this because I value privacy in today’s age.
‘But almost dying wasn’t on my bingo card earlier this week. This was one of, if not the scariest experience of my life, especially since Jonathan was in Indy for practices.
‘I’ve been in bed resting this week, I’ll explain sooner or later but s/o to my close circle who reached out, checked in, visited & or sent flowers.’
In a further post, she shared a photo of herself lying in bed with her dogs, alongside the caption ‘I’ll be here’ and a screenshot of an extremely elevated resting heartbeat. She has vowed to explain fully what happened to her when she is ready.
At the end of the day, Simone seems focused on one thing: enjoying life after a scary experience.
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