The real reasons Hannah Baker committed suicide are much more complex than you might think.
According to leading trauma experts such asDr.
It is, in her words, prolonged repeated trauma.
13 Reasons Why
Perhaps meeting one predator in one lifetime is traumatizing enough.
The effects of major traumas can be exacerbated by seemingly smaller traumas or micro-assaults on identity and self-esteem.
None of these should be minimized, because their combined impact is haunting.
Marcus friend reacts similarly when she rejects him too.
All of these events remove a crucialprotectivefactor that couldve helped her to withstand some of the adversity.
No adult could deal with this bang out of complex trauma without a high degree of professional support.
We have the power to educate others about the effects of trauma.
We have the power to empathize with those who suffer alone.
We have the power to reach out to those who we suspect may need our help.
So lets not waste any more time.
Now is the time to support survivors and stop enabling their perpetrators.
