The teenage community is in a uproar about the hit Netflix show, 13 Reasons Why. This show is about newcomer, Katherine Langford, who plays the role of Hannah, a young woman who 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. This intricate and heart-wrenching tale is told through Clay and Hannah’s dual narratives. This show is an amazing and heartbreaking story about something that teens struggle with on a daily basis. More teenagers and young adults die from suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia, influenza, and chronic lung disease, combined. Each day in our nation, there are an average of over 5,240 attempts by young people grades 7-12. I definitely recommend this show, as it reveals a meaningful, important message, while leaving you on the edge of your seat with each episode.
