A heartbreaking update to a previous story reveals that a non-binary teenager in Oklahoma, identified as Next Benedict, tragically died by suicide. Autopsy results confirmed the cause of death, shedding light on the struggles Next faced before their untimely passing.
Reports indicate that Next had confided in their mother about being a victim of bullying at school and having been involved in a violent altercation. The incident has sparked a national conversation, prompting President Biden to issue a statement urging renewed efforts to combat discrimination and address the alarming rates of suicide among non-binary and transgender youth.
