Why Justin's Sobriety Is Important on 13 Reasons Why
5 Things 13 Reasons Why Gets Right About the Struggle of Young Sobriety
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Watch out! This post contains spoilers.
If you've finished the series, you know how Justin's story unfolds. He relapses following his mother's death, and though he gets clean again, he dies from AIDS-related complications. It's revealed that he contracted HIV during a period where he was homeless, forced into prostitution to finance his heroin addiction.
Justin's story an extreme case, but it serves as a reminder that no matter how prepared we are, life still happens around us. Parents get divorced. Friends die. Breakups happen. No matter how many days, weeks, months, or years we've remained sober, we still only have today. Sobriety is a lifelong commitment, and no matter what happens, there will always be moments of hope and beauty, too.
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please go to aa.org, Mind, or call the Recovery.