Paralympic champion and four-time world snowboardcross champion, Cécile Hernandez, lodged a complaint against cyber bullying.
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Cécile Hernandez, a four-time world champion snowboarder and Paralympic gold medalist,BR opened up about her battle against social media harassment during an interview on Ici Roussillon. In a candid conversation, she shared that she's been dealing with this issue for over a year.
Hernandez, who lives with multiple sclerosis, underscored that her disability isn't some sort of perk that allows her to excel in para-sports alongside athletes with physical disabilities like prosthetics. She doesn't want to pit disabilities against each other, but emphasized, "We need to recognize invisible disabilities and how they impact us internally," she said.
Unfazed by Online Attacks
Explaining her decision to file a complaint, Hernandez pointed out, "This is unacceptable — we can't be bullied like this on social media." She's tirelessly fending off comments from envy-filled individuals who accuse her of flaunting her abilities while living with multiple sclerosis. But "I'm not flaunting my abilities," she stressed.
This isn't the first time Hernandez has faced adversity. Back in October 2022, she was a victim of an audacious attack outside her hotel in Gare de Lyon, Paris. A man made lewd comments and gestures, causing her considerable distress. As a result, she also filed a police report in the incident.
Social media platforms have been breeding grounds for harassment, bullying, and discrimination, especially toward public figures who live with invisible or non-apparent disabilities. The impact can be devastating on the emotional and mental health of such individuals.
Organizations are becoming more vigilant about addressing discrimination, harassment, and retaliation within their ranks. Encouraging positive online behavior, providing community support, and fostering a safe environment are crucial steps toward combating this problem.
- Cécile Hernandez, a four-time French world champion snowboarder and Paralympic gold medalist, confides in a candid conversation that she's been dealing with social media harassment for over a year.
- Despite living with multiple sclerosis, Hernandez emphasizes that her disability doesn't give her an advantage in para-sports; rather, she urges recognizing and addressing the internal impact of invisible disabilities.
- In a statement that reflects her resilience, Hernandez explains her decision to file a complaint against online bullies, stating, "We can't be bullied like this on social media."
- Hernandez, a sports icon, has faced adversity before, having also filed a police report after a lewd attack in October 2022 outside her hotel in Gare de Lyon, Paris.
- Social media platforms play a significant role in fostering harassment, bullying, and discrimination, especially toward public figures with invisible or non-apparent disabilities, resulting in devastating effects on their emotional and mental health.
