WNBA 明星布蘭妮·格里納談論在俄羅斯監獄的生活與自殺念頭

After spending a grueling 10 months in a Russian prison, WNBA lesbian star Brittney Griner has finally broken her silence about her incarceration on drug-related charges. In an interview with ABC's Robin Roberts during Wednesday's Golden Hour, Griner said she wanted to end her life more than once during the first few weeks.

這位兩屆奧運金牌得主和九屆WNBA全明星球員表示，她最終決定不自殺，部分原因是她擔心俄羅斯當局不會將她的屍體交給她的妻子切雷爾·格里納（Cherelle Griner）。當切雷爾和白宮努力讓她獲釋時，布里特尼反思了導致她被俄羅斯拘留的錯誤。

格里納於2022年2月17日在莫斯科郊區希姆基的謝列梅捷沃國際機場被捕，當局在她的行李中發現了含有大麻油的電子煙彈，這在俄羅斯是非法的。她告訴羅伯茨，這是她精神失常的結果——將大麻油盒裝在行李中，因為她在前往俄羅斯打球的那天早上睡過頭了。

在俄羅斯被拘留期間，格里納描述了她的可怕處境，包括不總是有衛生紙，以及她所使用的牙膏大約15年前就過期了。她還提到，床墊上有很大的血跡，而且她所得到的床單非常薄。

On July 7, 2022, Greiner pleaded guilty to the drug charges at her trial, but said she had inadvertently put e-cigarette bullets containing cannabis oil in her luggage. She was sentenced to nine years in prison on August 4, 2022, and in October, the judge denied her attorney's appeal.

Griner was imprisoned in a place of exile in the Mordovia region of Russia, where her job was to cut fabric for Russian military uniforms. She describes the conditions there, including very cold weather, which affected her health and forced her to cut off her long braids.

Before winning her freedom, Greiner revealed that the authorities forced her to write a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin asking for his forgiveness and gratitude. Her arrest coincided with Russia's invasion of Ukraine, further exacerbating tensions between Russia and the United States.

Griner recounts this experience in her memoir, Coming Home, which will be released on May 7th. Her story is not only a tale of survival and hope, but also a reminder of our concern for those struggling with adversity and an important message: find hope in the midst of despair and never give up.

If you or someone you know is considering suicide or facing a crisis, please know that help is available.988 is the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, offering 24/7 support. For LGBTQ+ youth, Trevor Project Lifeline also offers specialized support. Remember, you are not alone.