Sep 23, 2026
My Dad Died by Suicide. He Left Me With 694 Video Diaries to Explain Why | NYT Opinion
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This New York Times Opinion video tells the story of Michael Wagner, a construction worker who died by suicide in 2018 after suffering for nearly 18 years from a severe workplace injury. Following his death, his daughter Brittany discovered 694 video diaries in which he documented his grueling, debilitating struggle to navigate a broken workers' compensation and healthcare system. Ultimately, the piece examines how systemic failures and the dismantling of the social safety net for injured workers contributed to his tragic final years.
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