![]() If you’ve ever lost someone who meant a lot to you, whether by suicide or natural causes, you probably know what it’s like to hang on to something that reminds you of them or their final days. Baker was wearing when she found Hannah’s body. Baker’s clothes, Jackie, her new friend and a fellow suicide loss survivor, finds the blood-stained dress Mrs. At this point, I think it is fair to say Mr. It’s also revealed that Jessica has been sleeping on the floor of her parents’ bedroom. And if Bryce is giving her flashbacks to that horrible night, she could very well be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is common among rape victims. She tells Alex that looking at Bryce is like reliving her rape. Doesn’t seem like Jessica would anyway, thanks to Hannah’s 13th tape.īeyond these moments with Jessica, the episode gives us a glimpse of Jessica’s recovery. Porter clearly has a track record of being awful, a new character, Nina Jones, warns Jessica not to trust him. Porter needs to be held accountable beyond teen girl zingers, but this is a start. Later on, Sheri tells him, “I’ll be sure to stop by though if I’m ever raped.” Mr. ![]() Porter gets sassed a lot in this episode and I am here for it. Porter. “Really, you think you can be helpful all of the sudden,” she asks him when he offers to help. Though Jessica doesn’t stand up to Chloe and reiterate that she was, in fact, raped, she does sass Mr. We need to listen to survivors and prioritize their stories. ![]() Denying survivors because we don’t like to believe those we love could do something reprehensible is something we’ve seen in real life with the #MeToo movement. Chloe sticking up for “her man” feels gross, and it should. Nice try, Bryce, but us viewers know that’s not the truth. With Jessica absent for five months, a rumor spreads that Justin left because she cheated on him with Bryce, and then called it rape to “cover up” her infidelity. The conversation between Chloe and Jessica is incredibly upsetting. She receives a threatening note telling her to keep quiet and has to watch Bryce and his new girlfriend, Chloe, obnoxiously making out every second they get. Jessica goes through a lot in this episode too. Though a bit awkward for Courtney, I did enjoy the scene with Courtney’s gay dads talking about their poor movie choices right in front of Courtney. Courtney finally comes out, though it’s a shame, for her sake, that she’s forced to do so while testifying. It’s nice to see both Courtney and Jessica do a little self-advocating. ![]() Alex apologizes to Zach for “forgetting” about something in Zach’s personal life that has to do with Zach’s house being empty and Zach needed physical therapy. It seems like Zach has something going on too. I like that Alex doesn’t seem afraid to remind people he needs assistance from time to time - that’s a very real thing when you have a disability or illness that impairs your mobility. ![]() Same thing for when Zach seems to forget he needs to help Alex out of the pool, and Alex reminds him. Zach’s defense that he’ll carry Alex is ridiculous, and I’m glad Alex stands up for himself and doesn’t let that happen. When Zach wants to avoid Bryce and suggests they take the side entrance, Alex makes it clear he can’t walk that far. If anything, people are forgetting a little too much that he might need some modifications to make school a bit more accessible. If people are treading lightly around him, it’s clear it has more to do with his suicide attempt and trying not to “upset” him than it does treating him differently because he uses a cane. It’s nice that no one seems to be babying him. It’s also interesting to see other characters relate to Alex’s disability. Otherwise, just letting Alex say things like, “I’m a worthless piece of shit,” is a damaging message to send viewers who may feel to blame for their own disabilities or illnesses. Addressing his mental health issues and suicide attempt is, of course, important, I just hope he’s also getting emotional and mental support to help him cope with his disability. When Alex asks to see his suicide note in episode one, his mom mentions a doctor, which we can assume is likely his therapist. ![]()
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