In 2017, the Netflix original show "13 Reason Why" was released. This show was based on the book by Jay Asher. When I was a senior in high school, Asher visited my school, talked about his book, and discussed mental illness and suicide. After his visit, I gained an interest in "13 Reasons Why." I will admit that I still have not finished the book, but I did watch the show. Upon its release, the show sparked all sorts of controversy, but I honestly just disagree with what some people are negatively saying about the show. I watch it and here's why.

1. It DOES NOT glorify suicide.

This is the main argument I see. If you actually watch it, it doesn't promote or glorify suicide. It's just a girl explaining what happened to make her feel like she didn't want to live anymore. Which leads me to my next point...

2. Hannah wanted her "friends" to know that their fun and games have an effect on other people.

Each tape Hannah recorded was for a different person. She didn't come out and blame everyone in her life. She simply explained to them that their actions had consequences. She wanted them to know that their actions and decisions can go a long way.

3. The episodes portray a message about anyone having suicidal thoughts and gives the number to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline.

The creators know that suicide is a real problem, and they know that some people struggle with depression. They give a message in the episodes to help you.

4. In the episode with Hannah's death, the show gives a clear warning that it is graphic and not to watch if it is triggering or if you have a weak stomach.

The producers of the show know that some things can be triggering. They give a warning that things will get gory so that anyone who may not like it will know what is coming.

5. Hannah's message is that you don't always know what's going on in other people's lives. Your actions and words can hurt.

Each friend did something horrible to Hannah and then abandoned her. She wanted everyone to understand that she just needed someone to love and support her. No one realized that she was struggling because no one cared enough.

6. It doesn't address mental illness because Hannah's suicide was a result of feeling alone and hopeless.

Not all suicides are a result of mental illness. Hannah felt betrayed and alone. Everyone she tried to reach out to was too selfish to help her. She felt so alone and so unloved that she thought her death would be best.

7. She did try to reach out for help.

8. She was raped and she tried to seek help to cope.

Hundreds of women deal with the aftermath of a rape. There's a scene where Hannah is walking away afterward and you can tell she feels gross and devastated. She even talks about how empty it made her feel.

9. The show actually is realistic.

Bullying is a real problem. Suicide is a real problem. High schools are rough places. Everyone wants to fit in, but rumors and drama always get in the way. Hannah was an example of this. Yeah, it was dramatized a little, but every TV show does that, even reality shows.

10. The story and the characters are "under-developed" on purpose. We are supposed to learn all of our information through flashback's and Hannah's tapes.

The characters in the show don't even know everything. They also learned new information from the tapes. Clay had no idea most of these things happened to Hannah. Justin and Bryce lead Jessica to believe she wasn't raped and that everything Hannah said was a lie. The show is set up the way it is on purpose.

11. Hannah isn't overdramatic.

If you watch the entire season one, you will understand why people assume Hannah is just a drama queen. Numerous rumors about her went around the school, several scandalous pictures, friends turned their backs on her, and no one seemed to care. She wasn't being a drama queen. She had a message to convey.

12. It is actually a good show.

Like I've been saying the whole time, there is a purpose to this show. It doesn't glamorize and promote suicide. It pretty accurately describes how hard high school can be sometimes.

13. The actors from the show campaign for suicide awareness and prevention.

The cast, as well as producer Selena Gomez, got matching tattoos of semi-colons, taking a stand for depression and mental illness. The people involved with this show are a part of this show because they want to help people. They want people to know that you are not alone. Suicide and violence is never the answer.

If you've never seen "13 Reasons Why," I highly recommend it. It's worth it, no doubt, so give it a chance.