I should start off by stating that, I am a dedicated Grey's Anatomy fan. Let it be known that I have seen every single one of the show's episodes which are over 300. Yes, you read that correctly. Every. Single. One.

And over the year's, like every other Grey's fan, I've seen the show go through it's up and downs and undergo some drastic changes. The shifts that the show has undergone has left many fans frustrated and swearing up and down that the show has tarnished its reputation. Now, while I understand everyone's grievances, our innate quality as humans to want to resist change, especially to things that we love...

I'm here to tell you why that is NOT true.

Grey's Anatomy was a groundbreaking show when it first premiered on our television screens in 2005. Shonda Rhimes changed the landscape of storytelling in television with Grey's Anatomy and managed to still do so after 13 years of being on the air. Let me tell you why.

1. It Still Delivers its Famous Powerful Monologues.

From the moment it aired 13 years ago, one of the most attractive things about the show was its dialogue that made lines not only catchy but unforgettable. From day one, we've known Meredith grey to narrate the show and deliver powerful monologues that delivers everything from passionate emotion to reflections on life. This is still the case, with all of the ups and downs of Meredith Grey's life at Grey-Sloan memorial hospital, there is never a shortage of quotable lines to choose from in this new era of the show.

2. It Still Showcases the Stories of Strong Women

Another item that put Grey's Anatomy on the map was its portrayal of women on television. The show was one of the first on television to portray a strong female lead, as well as several other strong female characters in leadership positions. And it is still churning out strong female characters from the new class of interns to Amelia to Jo to Carina. The new female characters that have been added to the show in recent years only add to that.

3. It Still Touches on Important Topics

Grey's Anatomy dramatic storylines are the stuff of legend. From looking at mass shootings to plane crashes to fire explosions, it is safe to agree that the show has taken fans on a wild ride. However, in the midst of all of the palm sweating moments, the show has also made an intentional point of touching on important subjects in our society, and this is still true of the show today. The past season alone, has looked at issues regarding women of color in the healthcare system, police brutality as well as domestic violence. The show's intentional storytelling to give these topics a platform to be told are what made Grey's different from others. It's also what still makes it an important show to watch

4. It Still Has Powerful Characters

I know, just as well as any other grey's fan, how hard it has been to watch memorable characters leave the hospital (although I'm still adamant that Cristina Yang was probably the hardest to see go). However this showcases a sad reality which is: that is life. People come and go. I doubt any of us know still know half of the people who were in our lives thirteen years ago. While seeing memorable characters that we have come to love leave always stings, we also have gotten characters that are just as powerful and memorable come in.

5. It Still Manages to Tug the Heartstrings

Since the show's start, Grey's has managed to pull viewers in and make them feel connected to the characters on screen. We go through the motions with them, from love to heartbreak to personal struggles to life-changing situations. Let's be honest: we've all gotten choked up at least once. We've all cheered and smiled when something exciting happens the lives of one of our favorite characters. We hurt for them when they hurt. With all of the nostalgia that has been showcased in the most recent seasons from showing flashbacks we can see that, that connection is still there and the show hasn't let up still to this day