"Nex Benedict's Suicide Impact on Oklahoma's LGBTQ+ Community and Biden's Response"

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Source: KOCO Oklahoma City
"Nex Benedict's Suicide Impact on Oklahoma's LGBTQ+ Community and Biden's Response"
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The death of Nex Benedict, a nonbinary 16-year-old student in Oklahoma, has had a significant impact on the LGBTQ+ community, with therapists noting increased fear and uncertainty among its members. The community is seeking more support and services following Benedict's suicide, which occurred after a reported altercation at school. LGBTQ+ advocates and therapists are speaking out about the challenges faced by the community, with efforts being made to provide more support and change the narrative. President Joe Biden expressed condolences, while State Superintendent Ryan Walters criticized the response as politicizing the tragedy.

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