You have to be positive, and I'm not just talking about athletics, this also applies to life.

Some people might say my coming out after just winning the MVP award is heroic, and I understand that.

I was very bitter, frustrated, hurt, angry - I went through all types of emotions when I first was out of the WNBA.

You have to be positive, and I'm not just talking about athletics, this also applies to life.

I never really officially retired from the WNBA, I just left the doors open.

Being gay has nothing to do with the three gold medals or the three MVPs or the four championships I've won. I'm still the same person. I'm Sheryl.

It's frustrating - not that I expect to be the same person I was 10 years ago, but I do expect to do certain things. In all honesty, my body for the most part feels really good. But at this point of my career, I have to rely on different parts of my game, knowing how to take some short cuts when you can.