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I’m gonna hit you with all I got – Al Jarreau

In 13 Reasons Why, Asher presents readers with a gripping tale of teen suicide. The protagonist was “bullied to death,” by fellow students. Through a series of callous acts that snowballed, Hannah felt she had no other option. She left a series of tapes so those responsible would know the extent of their actions. Turn the page…

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Punishment damages goodwill and self-esteem” Rosenberg

In approaching personal relationships, some of us wear our heart on our sleeve. This is “OK” as long as it doesn’t interfere with building community – with trying to understand what the other party is saying, no matter how clumsy or ill-intentioned the message. Constructing barricades prevents us from discovering the cause of a problem. In-expression in our expected mode does not however invalidate a message. Turn the page…

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