ESPN: Three pointers with Sherrie Calleia

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1: Returning to Sydney has been very fulfilling after four years between three different states. I've been able to spend time with family and friends and connecting back with them has filled my cup.

2: I use my social media platform to speak about issues like mental health because overall health and wellbeing isn't just our physical health but mental and emotional too. By choosing to be open and authentically express both the struggles and achievements and the highs and lows on and off the court, I hope to encourage others to have more compassion towards one another. I think this creates a better sense of connection with my small community, makes them more self-aware and hopefully helps give tools and advice to help heal and express themselves. It's important to be gentle and empathetic towards others -- you never truly know or understand what someone has been or is going through.

3: Each player gets a set amount of tickets per game and if I don't use them for my friends and family, I open it up to my followers to have the chance to watch the Sydney Flames in action wherever we play. I'm able to reconnect with those I've met in different states I've lived and played in and it's nice to have some Flames support at our away games too!

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