State senator confirms death of trans son and criticizes anti-LGBTQ politicians

Kentucky State Senator Karen Berg (Photo: Twitter)

Kentucky State Senator Karen Berg (D-Louisville) issued a statement yesterday confirming the death of her 24-year-old trans son.

Henry Berg-Brosseau died by suicide on Friday morning. He was a campaigner for LGBTQ rights and worked for the Human Rights Campaign.

Karen Berg took office in 2020, after previously working as a physician for 30 years.

“Last Friday morning my son Henry died by suicide. He was a beloved son, brother, nephew, dog parent and friend. The depth of his loss is yet to be absorbed,” she said in her statement.

“Henry spent his life working to extend grace, compassion and understanding to everyone, but especially to the vulnerable and marginalized. The grace, compassion and understanding was not always returned to him. As the mother of a transgender son, I gave my whole heart trying to protect my child from a world where some people and especially some politicians intentionally continued to believe that marginalizing my child was OK simply because of who he was.”

She continued, “The lack of acceptance took a toll on Henry. He long struggled with…

(If you or someone you love is having thoughts of suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK or text NAMI to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. -Editor)

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