Lauren - Navigating Divorced Parents

It’s our season finale! We can’t believe we finally made it here. One question we asked every participant on the show this season was especially important for us. Why? To help you. That question was: What would you tell your younger self? Today we’re hearing the story of our awesome host, Samantha Logan. Let’s hear what she would say. We Got You is a podcast that gives a voice to every kid out there who doesn’t have anyone to go to, with advice straight from teens who've been there before. Doesn't feel right to start a big conversation with your friends? Not the right time to take it to your older siblings or parents? We got you. Hosted by Samantha Logan (Netflix's 13 Reasons Why; Netflix’s All American, Freeform's The Fosters), We Got You is a weekly advice podcast where teens answer the biggest questions from middle schoolers across the country on life, loneliness and an uncertain future. Don’t sleep on the ultimate coming of age companion for navigating the chaos of the 21st Century. Listen, subscribe and survive today. We Got You is a production of Sonic Union for TRAX with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Find out more at www.wegotyoushow.com

Friendship, Bullying, Anxiety, Divorce, Depression. But more importantly - getting over that, getting through it, finding courage, knowing who you are, understanding those who have your back and those that you can talk to. Those just some of the things we have talked about on this show. We thought it would be fun to hear from some of our participants from this past season, to remind us of how far we have come, and a little of what they have learned in sharing with you. We Got You is a podcast that gives a voice to every kid out there who doesn’t have anyone to go to, with advice straight from teens who've been there before. Doesn't feel right to start a big conversation with your friends? Not the right time to take it to your older siblings or parents? We got you. Hosted by Samantha Logan (Netflix's 13 Reasons Why; Netflix’s All American, Freeform's The Fosters), We Got You is a weekly advice podcast where teens answer the biggest questions from middle schoolers across the country on life, loneliness and an uncertain future. Don’t sleep on the ultimate coming of age companion for navigating the chaos of the 21st Century. Listen, subscribe and survive today. We Got You is a production of Sonic Union for TRAX with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Find out more at www.wegotyoushow.com

Today we’re talking to the friends of Dylan Buckner, a teen who was suffering in silence and took his own life. These 6 young men chose to honor the death of their friend by creating an organization for other teens and pre-teens who may be suffering like him. Never Alone at North is an organization which normalizes asking for help, creates a community through mentorship, and provides a system of camaraderie and check-ins, regardless of schools being open or closed. Here is their story. We Got You is a podcast that gives a voice to every kid out there who doesn’t have anyone to go to, with advice straight from teens who've been there before. Doesn't feel right to start a big conversation with your friends? Not the right time to take it to your older siblings or parents? We got you. Hosted by Samantha Logan (Netflix's 13 Reasons Why; Netflix’s All American, Freeform's The Fosters), We Got You is a weekly advice podcast where teens answer the biggest questions from middle schoolers across the country on life, loneliness and an uncertain future. Don’t sleep on the ultimate coming of age companion for navigating the chaos of the 21st Century. Listen, subscribe and survive today. We Got You is a production of Sonic Union for TRAX with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Find out more at www.wegotyoushow.com

Using someone’s correct pronouns is as important to them as using their own name. That’s why it’s a big deal. Recognition is as, if not more, important than support as an ally for the LGBT+ community. This week’s guest is 15 year old Bassie. Bassie came out as non-binary at the age of 14. And even then, they knew who they were. This is their journey. We Got You is a podcast that gives a voice to every kid out there who doesn’t have anyone to go to, with advice straight from teens who've been there before. Doesn't feel right to start a big conversation with your friends? Not the right time to take it to your older siblings or parents? We got you. Hosted by Samantha Logan (Netflix's 13 Reasons Why; Netflix’s All American, Freeform's The Fosters), We Got You is a weekly advice podcast where teens answer the biggest questions from middle schoolers across the country on life, loneliness and an uncertain future. Don’t sleep on the ultimate coming of age companion for navigating the chaos of the 21st Century. Listen, subscribe and survive today. We Got You is a production of Sonic Union for TRAX with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Find out more at www.wegotyoushow.com

Whether or not your parents are together, you probably know someone whose parents are divorced. Today we talk to Lauren, a 15 year old who really has never known her parents being together. Although that was confusing at times, she found that through expressing her feelings to her both parents, no matter how hard, she stopped feeling so stuck in the middle. We Got You is a podcast that gives a voice to every kid out there who doesn’t have anyone to go to, with advice straight from teens who've been there before. Doesn't feel right to start a big conversation with your friends? Not the right time to take it to your older siblings or parents? We got you. Hosted by Samantha Logan (Netflix's 13 Reasons Why; Netflix’s All American, Freeform's The Fosters), We Got You is a weekly advice podcast where teens answer the biggest questions from middle schoolers across the country on life, loneliness and an uncertain future. Don’t sleep on the ultimate coming of age companion for navigating the chaos of the 21st Century. Listen, subscribe and survive today. We Got You is a production of Sonic Union for TRAX with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Find out more at www.wegotyoushow.com

It’s no accident that 18 Year old Jaylin became the Big Brothers Big Sisters Youth of The Year Award winner for 2020. A kid has a lot to deal with growing up, but when one has lost both parents just a few years apart before the age of 9, there is far more to navigate. Hear Jaylin talk about how despite his trauma, he held on to hope. This episode is guest hosted by series creator/writer Halle Petro We Got You is a podcast that gives a voice to every kid out there who doesn’t have anyone to go to, with advice straight from teens who've been there before. Doesn't feel right to start a big conversation with your friends? Not the right time to take it to your older siblings or parents? We got you. Hosted by Samantha Logan (Netflix's 13 Reasons Why; Netflix’s All American, Freeform's The Fosters), We Got You is a weekly advice podcast where teens answer the biggest questions from middle schoolers across the country on life, loneliness and an uncertain future. Don’t sleep on the ultimate coming of age companion for navigating the chaos of the 21st Century. Listen, subscribe and survive today. We Got You is a production of Sonic Union for TRAX with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Find out more at www.wegotyoushow.com

We all feel sad sometimes. It’s completely normal to have good and bad days. But having a bad day, and having multiple bad days in a row where you can’t shake the sadness or stop the crying, are very different things. Today we talk to Jazmine who went through a period of pretty bad depression. She couldn’t shake this sad feeling so, she wasn’t quite sure what was happening to her, or why - until she had a complete breakdown at school. Let’s hear her story. We Got You is a podcast that gives a voice to every kid out there who doesn’t have anyone to go to, with advice straight from teens who've been there before. Doesn't feel right to start a big conversation with your friends? Not the right time to take it to your older siblings or parents? We got you. Hosted by Samantha Logan (Netflix's 13 Reasons Why; Netflix’s All American, Freeform's The Fosters), We Got You is a weekly advice podcast where teens answer the biggest questions from middle schoolers across the country on life, loneliness and an uncertain future. Don’t sleep on the ultimate coming of age companion for navigating the chaos of the 21st Century. Listen, subscribe and survive today. We Got You is a production of Sonic Union for TRAX with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Find out more at www.wegotyoushow.com

Throughout your life you are always going to be meeting new people. Sometimes you’re able to connect instantly, other times it can be super awkward, especially when you don’t know anyone. When he was 13, Beck went on a volunteer trip. Not only did he not know anyone, but he was the youngest person there. That can be so intimidating! Would he make friends? Or would the trip be the loneliest experience of his life? Let’s hear how he came through. We Got You is a podcast that gives a voice to every kid out there who doesn’t have anyone to go to, with advice straight from teens who've been there before. Doesn't feel right to start a big conversation with your friends? Not the right time to take it to your older siblings or parents? We got you. Hosted by Samantha Logan (Netflix's 13 Reasons Why; Netflix’s All American, Freeform's The Fosters), We Got You is a weekly advice podcast where teens answer the biggest questions from middle schoolers across the country on life, loneliness and an uncertain future. Don’t sleep on the ultimate coming of age companion for navigating the chaos of the 21st Century. Listen, subscribe and survive today. We Got You is a production of Sonic Union for TRAX with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Find out more at www.wegotyoushow.com

Let’s take another look at families. Last week we spoke about divorce, what it’s like for a parent to not be present in a kid’s life at all, and how that feels. This week we are going to talk about what it’s like when a parent is present, but maybe that presence is inconsistent. Melissa is 16 years old. Her parents separated when she was barely 5. She lived mainly with her mother, and although her father was present in her life, it was never consistent. Today, she talks about how that affected her, and what she learned in the process. We Got You is a podcast that gives a voice to every kid out there who doesn’t have anyone to go to, with advice straight from teens who've been there before. Doesn't feel right to start a big conversation with your friends? Not the right time to take it to your older siblings or parents? We got you. Hosted by Samantha Logan (Netflix's 13 Reasons Why; Netflix’s All American, Freeform's The Fosters), We Got You is a weekly advice podcast where teens answer the biggest questions from middle schoolers across the country on life, loneliness and an uncertain future. Don’t sleep on the ultimate coming of age companion for navigating the chaos of the 21st Century. Listen, subscribe and survive today. We Got You is a production of Sonic Union for TRAX with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Find out more at www.wegotyoushow.com

Families can look very different. Some kids have two parents and some kids have one. Sometimes parents are together, or they can be divorced. Some parents may not be around often, or at all. This may make kids feel left out, excluded, or even ridiculed. Do those feelings ever change? 16 year old Taylar’s parents divorced when she was really young, and having her Dad missing from school events was super hard on her. Today, she talks about what that felt like when she was in middle school, and how she feels about it all now. We Got You is a podcast that gives a voice to every kid out there who doesn’t have anyone to go to, with advice straight from teens who've been there before. Doesn't feel right to start a big conversation with your friends? Not the right time to take it to your older siblings or parents? We got you. Hosted by Samantha Logan (Netflix's 13 Reasons Why; Netflix’s All American, Freeform's The Fosters), We Got You is a weekly advice podcast where teens answer the biggest questions from middle schoolers across the country on life, loneliness and an uncertain future. Don’t sleep on the ultimate coming of age companion for navigating the chaos of the 21st Century. Listen, subscribe and survive today. We Got You is a production of Sonic Union for TRAX with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Find out more at www.wegotyoushow.com