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Tom Shields believes the postponement of the Olympics is a good thing for him -- an extra year of improvement both physically and mentally.
Tom and I talk about some very real, very personal events in his life. I’m thankful for his openness and willingness to talk about his mental health struggles. If you need help, please reach out to those closest to you. We all need to lean on each other in these strange times.
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