Just finished 13 Reasons Why on Netflix. I had the time to binge it, but couldn't bring myself to. It was too rough and emotionally draining. It was perfectly imperfect, and should be required viewing (including the Beyond The Reasons feature) for anyone with or who works with teenagers. High school can be an unforgiving place, and this series captured the essence of it so very well.
There are a lot of tough-to-watch moments in this series, and I'm sure some will argue that these things don't need to be seen on screen. Their reasons are definitely understood, however, I'm wondering now if it wasn't a good thing that the creative team covered them in such a graphic way? By their very nature, these events are terribly painful. I think it's good to feel that once in awhile - that uncomfortableness, the rawness - of those moments. It changes you.
I was horrified, then sobbing. But, as the credits rolled I was left with one feeling: Be kinder.
What would our world be like if we were all a little nicer to others and a little less self-serving? I'd be willing to bet we'd all be be better off. At the very least, I think we owe it to ourselves to try.
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