How She Became One of the Greatest Paralympic Swimmers | Jessica Long #47
What happens when you spend your entire life believing you have to earn love? In this episode of Ego Was Here, Jessica Long, one of the most decorated Paralympians in history, shares the deeply personal story behind her extraordinary journey.
Born in Russia, placed in an orphanage, and adopted by an American family, Jessica grew up navigating disability, identity, belonging, and self-worth. From becoming the youngest American Paralympic gold medalist to winning 31 Paralympic medals across six Games, her life is often seen as a story of remarkable achievement.
But this conversation goes beyond…
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