Batters became an advocate for increased supports for those struggling with mental health issues. Sometimes her critics go too far, she says.
OTTAWA—Conservative Sen. Denise Batters marked 10 years in her post on Wednesday — the same day the annual campaign to encourage people to speak out about mental health issues took over her social media feeds.Her appointment to the Senate in 2013 came five years after her husband Dave Batters decided not to run for re-election as a member of Parliament, citing anxiety and depression. He died by suicide the next year.
Batters said it is fair game to come after her political positions — she’s a partisan, and a proud one. “They’re basically putting it out there that this is something to be ashamed of, being the loved one of someone who has died.”She had posted a message on Twitter sharing a story about airlines and COVID-19-related government funding.“You have your appointment because your husband died by his own hand. You weren’t elected. You didn’t campaign. You didn’t earn it.”
The Star reached out to the poster to see if they would discuss the incident, but did not receive a reply. The tweets and the apology — seen as screenshots by the Star — were subsequently deleted.
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