After her decision to take her 5th year, LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne received a wide variety of opinions on the subject- not all of which were positive. Despite giving up her scholarship for other athletes to have access to those financial resources, the gymnast received criticism and hate for her decision to stick around for another year- something that she points out is not a common response to male athletes making the same choice. The aftermath of COVID eligibility years is still unfolding, and while everyone is entitled to their own personal opinion, let’s remember that these athletes are humans too, and ultimately it’s not acceptable to criticize the decisions they make about their lives and careers. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #fifthyear #gymnastics #athletementalhealth livvydunne