I love Netflix. So so much. I can watch movies and TV shows, both old and new. But one of my favorite parts of Netflix are the original series. One of these that I've started watching recently is Thirteen Reasons Why.
When I first heard of the show, I was intrigued, on a purely entertainment level. Another original series: Yahoooo!!! Then, as I watched the first episode, I switched into watching it from a school counselor's point of view (easy transition for me, obviously). Now, I want to be clear that I haven't finished the season yet...I'm not quite halfway through. However, after watching what I have so far, I feel responsible, as a school counselor and professional who deals with issues brought up in the first few episodes, to share my thoughts with you. The most important thing I can say to you is this: Suicide is NOT the answer. Never has been, and never will be. I will say that there are many layers to this show, so far, in the few episodes I've watched. But that truth will always stay the same. I want to write more on my observations, but feel that I need to finish the series before I do so. So, for now, please take the time to read through the info-graphic below. I believe it communicates many of my sentiments, and is helpful if you (or your child) are watching or will watch this series. Please reach out to me or the other FHS school counselors if you have any questions/concerns. I hope to finish 13 Reasons Why soon, and will follow up with a longer post thereafter. Stay safe and seek help.
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