Gabby Douglas Bullied, Tells Oprah She Almost Left Gymnastics

… Gabby, congrats on having such strength in the face of adversities. Remember, you did triumph from the negative; so look forward to great things!

Gabby, you have acomplished so much. America loves you, and we all want you to succeed in all your endeavors. I am so happy that you never gave up! You give me hope for the journey. I am so proud of you for giving all the glory to God. I think you have the power to change people's hearts.

This exceptional young woman can use her experiences to become a beacon of hope for others that are bullied. It is refreshing to see someone who is so successful in their endeavors who also remains so humble. All the best wishes in the future for her.

gabby, you are such a role model to young girls everywhere. it's always ironic how the same people who can knock you down when you are attempting so hard to rise above adversity can come back and try to mend relationships after you have succeeded without them. you have the right to enjoy the glory that comes with your accomplishment and no one can take that away from you. remember the people who have stuck by you from the beginning of your olympic dream and have never left your side, while the others who genuinely didn't fall to the waist side. always keep that humble and graceful attitude that you exuberate so well today!

O.K., everyone before me have already said all that I wanted to say in my comment, so I will just say 'DITTO', and to Gabby: You are an inspriation to so many. Congrats on your accomplishments and certainly best wishes to you in all of your future endeavors! CONTINUE TO FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS! Oh, THANK YOU FOR REPRESENTING THE U.S. of A. in such GOLDEN FASHION!

I am so pleased that you persevered. In doing so you have not only shown those who were the bulliers your strength of character and mind, you have set an example for those who will follow you of what can be accomplished with hard work, sacrifice, and dedication. To young people who are, have been, or may be the object of bullies you are demonstrating that there is a victory sweeter than just overcoming your detractors; you are showing all of us that focus on our goals can help us overcome a multitude of obstacles. CONGRATULATIONS Gabby! You represent far more in continuing your goal than any of us or you may ever know.

I feel your pain gabster, I really do, being a black male in America myself is not a cakewalk, there is still a very racist culture that's wants to put misery on blacks folks for fun, sport or to satisfy some sense of a twisted superiority complex. thank you!
for standing strong and not being afraid to speak out on it. and that's not a broad brush indictment on all white folks but you know there is a problem, so let's just be honest about it, just as I know us black folks have our share of issues to correct.

Congrats to her for overcoming, but cry me a river. Congratulations for joining the 85% of the other bullied youths in America. Fot the most part, kids are mean.

This was a very asinign comment! Take your hatred and evil somewhere else DEVIL!

She should call out publish the names of the old coaches and gymnasts that bullied her adn ruin their lives.

Gabby is a champion in a sport historically dominated by white people and as a white person myself I think it's about time. I actually agree with Mary, although she could have put it a little nicer in her comment. Gabby is a Champion and she should be telling kids about the hard work and dedication it took to become one. Portraying herself as a victim does nothing more than make people see her as a victim.

Bullying is and always has been a part of life for kids. Gabby can be an inspiration to kids of all races, especially her own. Why not inspire?

Our olympic champion prefers to be called Gabrielle. I too think it's a beautiful name. Let's start using it.

If it's true.

wow used the race card already.

I graduated high school 16 years ago, and there was on one instance ever in all my years of schooling where someone was bullied. It just didn't happen in my town. Sometimes kids teased others, but it never got mean or lasted long. It is possible to teach your children to respect others and treat them with kindness.

Bullying is not just part of life, it is a sign that something has gone wrong. If we just accept it, then we do nothing to change or stop it.

Kids don't have to be mean. It's a direct reflection on our society when we say "it's a part of growing up". It scarred me. Bullying is bullshit and anyone who speaks words like you do Mary will get visited by
Karma.

@rdumbroso She said she was bullied…that comes in all forms and for many reasons…it is not just "race"

Seriously, why do people get upset when someone tells the truth? It happened, it is a part of her story. The devil meant it for bad, but God meant it for her good! She should speak about what happened to her. It is shameful that adults would treat any child wrong! She is not portraying herself as a victim even though she was a victim of bullying. SHE IS A CHAMPION! Thank God she is using the platform that she has been given to speak out against wrong! Futhermore, she should have named the place in order for other parents to know not to give their money where their kids are not wanted! By the way, educate yourself, there is only ONE RACE. Now , that you know better, DO BETTER.

One more thing, I don't recacll Michael Phelps bieng told to hush about his bullying and should better yet be an inspiration for kids of all races, especially his own, as you put it. Wrong is wrong, no matter what the hue.

Rdumbroso, she never at once used anything that says racism, she states that she was being bullied and isolated. grow a brain.

She is a weak little girl. Woe is me.I was bullied, my daddy left me, I was called a slave. Blacks always have a ghetto story looking for pity. Blacks are pathetic.

Go Gabby, We know most of the world loves you, there will always be "haters" never let them control your thoughts.