She was also able to find herself again after her divorce from her long-time husband, Shannon Kelley.
Shortly after, she spoke toPeopleand explained how the dance competition helped her get a fresh start.
“I got away and just started over,” she said.
“[The show] really helped me find that woman that I was searching for.
“I was dancing and hoping to inspire women,” she explained.
My close-knit people obviously knew, but not a lot of people knew.”
I want four or five.
I grew up in a large family, and I loved it."
She also told the newspaper that she sought to “be a good wife and mother.”
She later welcomed McKenna, Skyla, and Emma.
The athlete told People, “My daughters were amazing.
I don’t think they were surprised.”
As for Retton’s love life these days?
We’ll see when it’s ready.
I am open to it, of course."
