13 Reasons Why
I just finished binge watching 13 Reasons Why on Netflix. Why am I writing about this? Because Suicide has had a HUGE impact on my life since I was roughly 20 when my first friend took her own life. Since 1985, at least 5 of my friends and family members have done the same. Many others have attempted, and not been successful, thankfully. 13 reasons why is about Hannah, a young woman takes her own life. Two weeks after her tragic death, a classmate named Clay finds a mysterious box on his porch. Inside the box are recordings made by Hannah -- on whom Clay had a crush -- in which she explains the 13 reasons why she chose to commit suicide. If Clay decides to listen to the recordings, he will find out if and how he made the list. The intricate and heart-wrenching tale is told through Clay and Hannah's dual narratives. To say this show hit home would be an understatement. It touched me on multiple levels. I believe it is something that every parent should consider watching wit...