Adoption and Relationship Approach of Simone Biles toward Her Biological Parents
Renowned gymnast and among the most decorated athletes of all time, Simone Biles has enthralled viewers with her extraordinary ability and relentless drive. Her life narrative, however, transcends mere athletic success to include a complicated family dynamic marked by adoption and a special relationship with her biological parents. With its documentary "Simone Biles: Rising," Netflix clarifies this personal side of her path.
Her grandparents adopted Simone Biles.
Simone Biles was adopted at six years old by her grandparents, Ronald and Nellie Biles. Her mother, Shanon Biles, battled alcohol and drug addiction, thus she and her three siblings were placed in foster care and adopted afterwards. Before her grandparents took her and her younger sister Adria, Simone lived three years in the foster system. Ronald's sister Harriet adopted Ashley and Tevin, her older siblings.
Except for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics because of COVID-19 restrictions, Ronald and Nellie have been a rock of support for Simone; they attend almost all of her events. Simone herself has said how much their influence shaped her life. She said in the documentary "Simone Vs. Herself," "being separated from my biological mom, being placed in foster care before I officially got adopted by my grandparents, it just set me up for a better route at life."
Her Biological Parents' Relationship with Simone Biles
Simone keeps a relationship with her biological parents even if her adoptive parents have been very important in her life. Shanon, her birth mother, has offered her viewpoint on the tough choice to be without her children. In an interview with the Daily Mail, she said, "I had to do what I had to; I couldn't care for my children; it was difficult to give them up. He didn't want me entering and leaving their life when I wasn't right; I was still using."
Though their relationship is not as close as the one Simone has with her adoptive parents, Shanon and Simone stay in touch despite all the difficulties. Conversely, Simone seems to have less of a relationship with her biological father, Kelvin Clemons. Like Shanon, Clemons battled drugs addiction. Simone's relationship with Shanon is not as well-documented even though he still speaks with him.
Influence on Simone Biles's Life
Simone's path has clearly been shaped by her adoption and the dynamics with her biological parents. Although the foster care system presented difficulties, it finally brought her to a loving home with her grandparents. Her encounters have ingrained in her resiliency, will, and great awareness of family and support networks.
Simone's story reminds us that people can find strength, love, and the chance to flourish even in difficult family circumstances and as she continues to shine on the world scene. Her path emphasizes the need of adoption, the need of family support, and the fortitude of the human spirit.
