Brittney Grinerstands as a testament of hope to several people across the planet. No matter what kind of issue or how bad it might be, the formerWNBAChampion s story can be very uplifting. She has experienced difficulties all of her life. Some of the problems she battled with were significant on a global scale, while others were more intimate. Throughout her wars, Griner remained steadfast.
American basketball star Brittney Griner took the stand for the first time Wednesday during her ongoing trial on Russian drug charges, testifying that authorities did not give her a proper explanation of what was happening upon her February arrest. pic.twitter.com/SDXTmuiOBf
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The Phoenix Mercury All-Star was imprisoned by Russian officials last year for breaking their anti-drug law. Russia firmly opposes using any illegal drugs, including marijuana. Griner was in possession of hashish vape oil cartridges which she unintentionally carried along with her. In detention, she could not communicate with her family for weeks.
Russian TV released the first images of WNBA star Brittney Griner since her arrest. The two-time Olympic gold medalist was detained at a Moscow airport after authorities discovered cannabis oil vape cartridges. pic.twitter.com/h9DA9MT6Z7
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Eventually, she was sentenced to nine years in prison despite making an effort to earn herself a release. There were numerous reasons to be concerned. People believed that Russia held her hostage as a political pawn. Others even noted that Griner’s open homosexuality might subject her to mistreatment. In addition, Russia does not fully endorse homosexuality or any other sexual orientation other than the mainstream ones.
Brittney Griner uses her story as an example for people to be fearless
Brittney Griner once acknowledged that coming out to the public was difficult for her. The former Olympian came out at the age of nine. During this time, she had to address it to her mother, which surprisingly went better than expected. Griner claimed that coming out to her mother wassmoothunlike in other cases. But the basketball phenom had some inspiring words for her fans.
If you know, then you know. Come out don t hide it, don t try to be like anybody else. Be who you are and be comfortable in your own skin,she said while narrating her story at the GLAAD Awards. She continued,That s my message to everybody, especially the youth and if there s ever a problem, I always want to say find somebody, find anybody! Find me on Twitter, DM me we will find help, we will help everything out it will be okay.
It has been a decade since Griner came out to the world. She has been in two public relationships. Two years after getting drafted, she married Glory Johnson, but they filed for an annulment after Griner realized their toxic relationship. Brittney is now happily married to Cherelle, her old friend from college. They reconnected shortly after Griner ended her first marriage. Cherelle was a driving force in Brittney s release, proving their love s strength.
