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outmagazine: There's power in speaking your truth! That's something Olympic medalist #GuillaumeCizeron knows well, which is why earlier this year he opened up about his personal life.  Though he doesn't call it a "coming out," the world champion ice dancer understands the power of visibility for someone who may be the victim of bullies right now — as he was. In high school, Cizeron was the subject of mocking and jeers and "chipped away at my authentic self in a bid for acceptance," by altering the way he walked and spoke. "By telling my story, I wish to give some hope to the people who are still hiding in that bathroom, like I was not so long ago," @guillaume_cizeron

writes in our latest issue. "I want them to know that it can and does get better, that they deserve to be respected and loved. But most importantly, I want people to know that they are not alone." Read Cizeron's full letter at the link in bio. 📸 naskademini 

guillaume_cizeron: If you’re interested, go take a look at the @outmagazine article on why it was imperative for me to come out publicly. Link in bio! Thank you @outmagazine Photograph by @naskademini

guillaume_cizeron: 🖤 Photographed by  @ naskademini @ espacegris