We Can Do Hard Things Brittney Griner On Coming Home & Recovering From Trauma
May 9, 2024
Brittany Griner, athlete and activist, shares her harrowing experience in a Russian prison, gender pay gap in sports, reconciling with her dad after coming out, and excitement over becoming a parent. The podcast also explores trauma, societal expectations, family acceptance, and the importance of seeking counseling and support during tough times.
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Delay Public Processing
- Wait to share and process trauma until you've done some healing and feel ready to speak publicly.
- Brittney Griner intentionally delayed interviews and writing until she had begun recovery.
Detained After Airport Discovery
- At Moscow airport security found two nearly empty cannabis cartridges in Brittney Griner's bag and she was detained and moved through hospitals, isolation, and a penal colony.
- She describes being forced into factory work, visits to male prisons, and dehumanizing treatment during her detainment.
Survival Skills From Her Father
- Brittney credits her father's law enforcement and prison experience for teaching situational awareness and survival tactics.
- Those lessons helped her navigate behavior, observe others, and stay mentally safe in detention.