Amie has been an “over-achiever” her entire life, excelling in academics, extracurriculars, and popularity. To the outside world, Amie appears to have it all. Inside, however, Amie feels inadequate compared to her peers. She throws herself into work and activities to live up to the examples she sees–kids who appear to have it all and who never struggle. Amie doesn’t know why her friends never seem to experience the extreme “lows” that she does, but she pushes herself to be perfect and to distract herself from her own inner negative thoughts. A couple of months before we meet her, she is in the most emotional distress that she has ever experienced. She attempts to take her life and survives.
Jam-packed days and meticulous planning help 16-year-old Amie stay organized and pursue her goals. They also help her forget that her parents treat her like she’s made of glass and that her boyfriend worries about her. They help her forget the dark years of medications and diagnoses that led her to the hospital, and they help her ignore the negative thoughts that continue to darken the corners of her mind. With the help of her therapist, her family, and her boyfriend, Amie is learning that there’s no shame in continuing to struggle, that relying on the support of loved ones doesn’t make her a burden, and that a sense of hope and purpose can help her cope with negative thoughts.
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If you or someone you love is struggling with suicide or suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
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My Life is Worth Living is the first animated series about suicide prevention produced by Cook Center for Human Connection and Wonder Media.
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For this reason, they’ve partnered with Wonder Media, the world’s leading animation studio producing mission-driven content for children and teens.
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