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Gabby Douglas opens up about being sexually abused

by Kwanele Mathebula

Olympic Gold Medal Gymnast Gabby Douglas has revealed that she was sexually abused by former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar. This follows the backlash she received for her comments on fellow teammate McKayla Maroney‘s detailed story of her own sexual abuse at the hands of the team doctor on Twitter.

Image: Gabby Douglas IG

Gabby took to social media to explain her comments and shared that she too was a victim. The three-time gold medalist follows behind her two teammates who came forward with similar allegations recently.

SEE ALSO: WATCH: Gabrielle Union speaks on the #MeToo campaign

Here’s a look at her statement.

please hear my heart

A post shared by Gabby Douglas (@gabbycvdouglas) on Nov 21, 2017 at 12:16pm PST

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