Many High-Level Athletes Struggle With ‘Unravelling of Identity’ in Retirement

Figure skater Kaetlyn Osmond poses for a photo at the Entertainment One office in Toronto, July, 10, 2018. The Canadian Press/Marta Iwanek

Kaetlyn Osmond has been like a boat adrift at sea.

Four years after retiring from competition, the world figure skating champion says she’s just now starting to find her feet as a former athlete.