Lior Berkovich Shares Personal Message From Teenager Coping With Grief
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Media personality Lior Berkovich shared a touching Instagram message from a teenager named Amit, who credits Berkovich's content for helping him cope with the suicide of his younger brother 10 months ago. Berkovich expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to support others and promised to continue creating content. The incident highlights Berkovich's significant online presence since retiring from his professional football career at age 26 in May 2024.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Lior Berkovich shared a personal message from a teenager whose brother died by suicide.
- The teenager, Amit, stated that Berkovich's content helps him cope with his trauma.
- Berkovich was moved by the message and promised to continue creating content for his followers.
- Lior Berkovich retired from professional football at age 26 in May 2024.
- He has since built a career in media, including podcasts and business ventures.
Lior Berkovich, son of football legend Eyal Berkovich and a prominent figure in media, recently shared a deeply personal message he received from a nearly 18-year-old named Amit. Amit reached out to Berkovich via Instagram Stories to express gratitude for how Berkovich's content helps him cope with the trauma of his younger brother's suicide 10 months prior. In his message, Amit stated that Berkovich's videos and podcasts bring him a smile during difficult days, calling them more helpful than any psychologist.
Berkovich, who has been very active on social media since retiring from professional football, was visibly moved by Amit's message. He described taking several hours to process the difficult note but expressed gratitude for the opportunity to support others in challenging situations. Berkovich promised Amit he would continue creating content, vowing to reach "episode 1000" for him and urging his followers to maintain perspective and positive energy.
Lior Berkovich transitioned to a career in media and business after concluding his 26-year-old football career in May 2024. He has since been involved in various ventures, including opening a fashion store and hosting podcasts such as "Ha'Maami Ha'Leumi" and "Ha'Kossem U'Bnei" with his father. His retirement from football was marked by criticism of the Israeli football system and its coaches, though he viewed it as a positive step toward a new chapter in his life.
