Headline:
“Angel Rose Opens Up About Heartbreaking Family Struggles Amid Injury Recovery”
Story:
Good morning. Just days after learning she’ll miss the rest of the WNBA season with a torn ACL, Atlanta Dream star Angel Rose is facing another emotional setback — this time off the court.
In a deeply personal message shared to her Instagram Stories late last night, the 22-year-old revealed she’s been quietly dealing with serious family challenges alongside her physical recovery. Rose wrote:
> “The injury hurts, but watching someone you love slip away hurts even more. I wish I could trade places.”
Sources close to the family later confirmed that Angel’s mother, Denise Rose, has been battling advanced kidney disease and was recently hospitalized in critical condition. The news casts a shadow over what was already a painful chapter in Angel’s young life.
Rose, who has always credited her mother as her “biggest cheerleader,” now finds herself balancing the emotional weight of her absence from the game with her role as a daughter and caregiver.
“I wanted this season to be for her,” Angel added in her post. “But maybe God had other plans. Right now, I’m just praying for strength.”
Teammates, coaches, and fans have rallied around the young star, flooding her page with love and support. The Atlanta Dream issued a statement saying the organization is offering “full support to Angel and her family during this incredibly difficult time.”
The WNBA community, already shaken by her season-ending injury, is now witnessing a deeper layer of her resilience — not just as an athlete, but as a daughter facing life’s hardest moments.
