A Sad Thought

Has anyone seen 13 Reasons Why on Netflix? I haven't yet, but I know what it's about. I read the book ages ago, but may or may not have finished it.  Doesn't matter anyway. I know so many who love the book. A few friends have seen the show and they say it's really well done, but it's so well done that it is causing problems amongst those who have dealt with suicide or rape in the past.  It's traumatizing for them. Reopening old wounds with its vivid scenes.

I was discussing this with a friend and she told me she had to stop watching when she came to the last episodes for that very reason. The following day, I sat down with two female friends of mine and brought up the subject once more. I started talking about the friend who was bothered by the show because she had a near-rape scenario happen to her. What they said in response shocked me.

"Who hasn't?"

In that moment, my whole perspective changed. This was something that I knew happened, but was always very distant to because of my own lack of experience.

Suddenly, I realized that I'm one of the lucky few.

It's heartbreaking.