Serena Williams opened up about her mental health, sharing that she had a “difficult August” and “faced challenges that tested my spirit and resilience,” in an Instagram post Tuesday.

The tennis legend — who revealed on Aug. 21 that she lost more than 31 pounds taking Ro , a GLP-1 drug used for weight loss — explained that she “took some time away” to focus on her well-being.

“Dearest gentle reader, My summer started out well but I was plunged into a difficult August,” Williams, 43, wrote. “Like many of you, I faced challenges that tested my spirit and resilience. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming and it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters — your mental health and well-being. I took some time away to breathe, to reconnect with myself, and to remember that it’s perfectly okay

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