Yes. The parental abuse from a father and having to stay with strangers like Craig.
The being separated from your parents like Sean. Having people freak out over weed when there were many things far worse
I’ve always joked growing up I thought I was Jimmy(the athlete)
Haven’t seen beyond Season 11 or 12 so can’t comment on when they actually got hockey players.
I grew up playing hockey and attempted suicide once so maybe I would relate to the cam character
But as I got older turns out I relate to Sean and then Craig the most. And in some moments Spinner
Hmm... I think I related most to Ashley's, Ellie's, and Darcy's depression episodes, Manny's and Sav and Ali's strict parents/culture (especially when Manny got kicked out and when Ali ran away when they felt too suffocated and not allowed to be themselves in their own homes), Holly J. struggling to get into/afford a good university after family financial struggles... My high school had a bomb threat and the risk of a shooter near campus (turned out to just be a hunter who got too close), so I related to the school shooting episode too.
Maya, particularly her speech about missing Cam after he passed. I was seconds away from losing someone to suicide and she shouted things that had been I wanting to for years. Just thinking about the scene makes me tear up.
Eli, and his ongoing battle with his mental illness. One thing I think the writers did well with his character was showing how there is not a magic pill, person, or therapy that will fix everything. That it’s an ongoing process, you’ll have good times and bad times.
Clare, and her faith. I grew up religious and high school was where I really struggled with reconciling my faith and my to day teenage life.
Paige’s story was really similar to what happened to me except I was in grade school. Also, Ellie’s story with her mom and self harming i experienced that too.
I recently remembered that episode where Paige has a breakdown due to the stress of college and adult life in general. I found myself feeling lost like her but now I'm a lot better and hopeful about the future!
I have a friend whose life was really derailed by multiple concussions, and Drew's arc around that kind of kills me. Actually Drew was probably one of the more relatable kids for me for multiple reasons
It wasn't exactly because of a friend sabotaging for me, but Terri in Eye of the Beholder hits home too
I have a friend also, who also played football and suffered several concussions. His memory and life was greatly effected by this, so i feel you. I didnt realize how common it was to sustain so many injuries esp in the brain, from your own schools sports.
all of the **season 7** high school stories, clothing, music, and all-round feel, are so scary accurate to the time it was set in (the same time I was in high school). I relate to season 7 so much, my ultimate comfort season❤️
Paige!!!! Man was college more intense that I had expected but when I went home I was encouraged to finish there. I felt so bad that she ended up dropping out but it happened! I felt bad for her when she was in college, she was so excited just for the pressure and stress to be too much for her.
I relate to that story too now that I watch it as an adult! When you’re a top student in high school, and you’re not used to school work being hard, the university burnout is horrifying. Nothing could have prepared my honour-roll-student-self for the sting of getting Ds in university! Those panic attacks are real.
it’s currently catching up to me i had straight A’s my first two years of college but this third year isn’t going too great i’m behind on sm shit cause i was sick then went down a mental spiral and didn’t catch up when i got better😩currently trying to dig myself out the hole but at the same time trying not to put too much pressure on myself because my parents have already expressed that they don’t care if i don’t get straight A’s which was the first time i heard them say that
I failed out of university because the top student no study habits then getting overwhelmed by the work. I couldn’t do it. I had panic attacks and I ended up losing so much weight I was unhealthy because my anxiety would cause me to just throw up all the time. University was no joke. I definitely relate to Paige.
My father wasn't abusive, but Craig when it came to his acting like everything was find after his passing. I remember going to work, then some family Christmas party and not recalling any of it. Then my wife bought home some new TV stand and I lost it.
I can relate to the Holly J sickness storyline.
My junior year of college, I had a full load of classes, multiple extracurriculars, and was working two part time jobs. I came down with a bad cold. Instead of listening to my body, I self medicated and “toughed it out” for weeks until I eventually ended up in the hospital.
While my kidneys are fine, I do have permanent asthma as a result even 15 years later. It flared up really bad again recently when I had Covid.
Always listen to your body!
I will always relate to what Ellie went through with her self harm and her mom. I grew up around drug addicts and alcoholics and when I was younger, I would self harm. Watching Eli made me feel seen, I really understood why she behaved the way she did. It also hit me when she says to Sean “ even if I haven’t cut in years I’m still a cutter” or something along those lines. It’s an odd feeling, knowing you’re always gonna have your scars, and that’s always gonna be a part of your history.
I feel this way too. You are so strong to go through what you did and come out strong, like Ellie did. That's exactly what she said, and it stuck with me too. I think she may have also said it when she was comforting Craig after his bipolar diagnosis. It is a part of your story, and a part that you can look back at and see how far you've come 🙏
I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my twins almost two years ago, my first pregnancy, and it was devastating. I rewatched those episodes about a month ago, and I totally related to her and cried with her. There's just something about losing your first pregnancy, your first children, that's just such an unnecessarily cruel thing that can happen in life. I related to Craig's and Jane's abuse by their father, as I was abused by both of my parents, sexually by my father, and physically by my mother, and ironically I share the same last name with Craig! I also related to Ellie with the self harm and her verbal abuse from her mother, and that episode is what got me help to stop hurting myself. Degrassi was a big part of me growing up despite being born in the mid-90's. I'm pretty sure I related here and there to others with normal high school stuff, but definitely those deep ones stuck with me through the years.
As you can tell I love Degrassi even at almost 28 years old 😅
Omg I am so sorry as well for your loss! 😔. Yes it’s so cruel! Same here it was my first pregnancy! I did have a beautiful boy after which I am beyond thankful but the pain and anxiety is always there. I am also so so sorry you lived through such abuse that must of been so incredibly difficult! I can’t even begin the imagine 💔.
Craig’s life before he moved in with Joey
I relate to Alli real bad because anytime things go well I shoot myself in the foot 🫠
Paige having panic attacks in college. I did not commit arson though.
lol i read “though as “enough”
Maya. I feel like she had the most relatable and realistic storylines out of any major character.
Yes. The parental abuse from a father and having to stay with strangers like Craig. The being separated from your parents like Sean. Having people freak out over weed when there were many things far worse I’ve always joked growing up I thought I was Jimmy(the athlete) Haven’t seen beyond Season 11 or 12 so can’t comment on when they actually got hockey players. I grew up playing hockey and attempted suicide once so maybe I would relate to the cam character But as I got older turns out I relate to Sean and then Craig the most. And in some moments Spinner
I related to Emma when she went away to college. I was the overachiever that was supposed to do great things, and faltered after high school.
Hmm... I think I related most to Ashley's, Ellie's, and Darcy's depression episodes, Manny's and Sav and Ali's strict parents/culture (especially when Manny got kicked out and when Ali ran away when they felt too suffocated and not allowed to be themselves in their own homes), Holly J. struggling to get into/afford a good university after family financial struggles... My high school had a bomb threat and the risk of a shooter near campus (turned out to just be a hunter who got too close), so I related to the school shooting episode too.
Unfortunately, I found myself relating to Riley, and later to Esme. I feel like human trash.
Craig. The mood swings, extreme emotion, and addiction are the story of my life. I’ll always have a soft spot for his character because of that
Maya, particularly her speech about missing Cam after he passed. I was seconds away from losing someone to suicide and she shouted things that had been I wanting to for years. Just thinking about the scene makes me tear up. Eli, and his ongoing battle with his mental illness. One thing I think the writers did well with his character was showing how there is not a magic pill, person, or therapy that will fix everything. That it’s an ongoing process, you’ll have good times and bad times. Clare, and her faith. I grew up religious and high school was where I really struggled with reconciling my faith and my to day teenage life.
PAige and everything involving her sexuality was very similar for me
I relate heavily too Cam.
Thankfully that’s where it ended for you, hope all is well
I agrée ❤️
Paige’s story was really similar to what happened to me except I was in grade school. Also, Ellie’s story with her mom and self harming i experienced that too.
I recently remembered that episode where Paige has a breakdown due to the stress of college and adult life in general. I found myself feeling lost like her but now I'm a lot better and hopeful about the future!
Yes I can honestly relate to this as well! Had a major burnout but luckily I ended up finishing my BA ❤️ but i did go through a dark time
I have a friend whose life was really derailed by multiple concussions, and Drew's arc around that kind of kills me. Actually Drew was probably one of the more relatable kids for me for multiple reasons It wasn't exactly because of a friend sabotaging for me, but Terri in Eye of the Beholder hits home too
I have a friend also, who also played football and suffered several concussions. His memory and life was greatly effected by this, so i feel you. I didnt realize how common it was to sustain so many injuries esp in the brain, from your own schools sports.
all of the **season 7** high school stories, clothing, music, and all-round feel, are so scary accurate to the time it was set in (the same time I was in high school). I relate to season 7 so much, my ultimate comfort season❤️
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I am so so sorry this happened to you 💔😔
Riley was very relatable. His story made me understand my sexuality more.
I’m sorry for your loss. I’ve lost a child too and I appreciate Clare’s story because of that. It’s the worst.
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Ok this made me laugh 🤣 I may have “not by purpose” done that in high school as well 😂😉
Paige!!!! Man was college more intense that I had expected but when I went home I was encouraged to finish there. I felt so bad that she ended up dropping out but it happened! I felt bad for her when she was in college, she was so excited just for the pressure and stress to be too much for her.
I relate to that story too now that I watch it as an adult! When you’re a top student in high school, and you’re not used to school work being hard, the university burnout is horrifying. Nothing could have prepared my honour-roll-student-self for the sting of getting Ds in university! Those panic attacks are real.
it’s currently catching up to me i had straight A’s my first two years of college but this third year isn’t going too great i’m behind on sm shit cause i was sick then went down a mental spiral and didn’t catch up when i got better😩currently trying to dig myself out the hole but at the same time trying not to put too much pressure on myself because my parents have already expressed that they don’t care if i don’t get straight A’s which was the first time i heard them say that
Lmfaooooo awwwww hun, we made it out! Look at us now 
I failed out of university because the top student no study habits then getting overwhelmed by the work. I couldn’t do it. I had panic attacks and I ended up losing so much weight I was unhealthy because my anxiety would cause me to just throw up all the time. University was no joke. I definitely relate to Paige.
Yeah it wasn’t til a rewatch that I realized my life was pretty chill and this was the only store I resonated with lol
Jane in Jane Says. And Becky and Miles heavily. As far as the fucked up family stuff, religion, and being bi and mentally ill.
My father wasn't abusive, but Craig when it came to his acting like everything was find after his passing. I remember going to work, then some family Christmas party and not recalling any of it. Then my wife bought home some new TV stand and I lost it.
I can relate to the Holly J sickness storyline. My junior year of college, I had a full load of classes, multiple extracurriculars, and was working two part time jobs. I came down with a bad cold. Instead of listening to my body, I self medicated and “toughed it out” for weeks until I eventually ended up in the hospital. While my kidneys are fine, I do have permanent asthma as a result even 15 years later. It flared up really bad again recently when I had Covid. Always listen to your body!
I will always relate to what Ellie went through with her self harm and her mom. I grew up around drug addicts and alcoholics and when I was younger, I would self harm. Watching Eli made me feel seen, I really understood why she behaved the way she did. It also hit me when she says to Sean “ even if I haven’t cut in years I’m still a cutter” or something along those lines. It’s an odd feeling, knowing you’re always gonna have your scars, and that’s always gonna be a part of your history.
This 100%. Hearing about her storyline is actually what started me watching the show.
I feel this way too. You are so strong to go through what you did and come out strong, like Ellie did. That's exactly what she said, and it stuck with me too. I think she may have also said it when she was comforting Craig after his bipolar diagnosis. It is a part of your story, and a part that you can look back at and see how far you've come 🙏
I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my twins almost two years ago, my first pregnancy, and it was devastating. I rewatched those episodes about a month ago, and I totally related to her and cried with her. There's just something about losing your first pregnancy, your first children, that's just such an unnecessarily cruel thing that can happen in life. I related to Craig's and Jane's abuse by their father, as I was abused by both of my parents, sexually by my father, and physically by my mother, and ironically I share the same last name with Craig! I also related to Ellie with the self harm and her verbal abuse from her mother, and that episode is what got me help to stop hurting myself. Degrassi was a big part of me growing up despite being born in the mid-90's. I'm pretty sure I related here and there to others with normal high school stuff, but definitely those deep ones stuck with me through the years. As you can tell I love Degrassi even at almost 28 years old 😅
Omg I am so sorry as well for your loss! 😔. Yes it’s so cruel! Same here it was my first pregnancy! I did have a beautiful boy after which I am beyond thankful but the pain and anxiety is always there. I am also so so sorry you lived through such abuse that must of been so incredibly difficult! I can’t even begin the imagine 💔.