As a young gay trans kid from Wyoming who's struggled with issues shown in the show; this show fully shows exactly what bullying, homophobia and such is like for gay teens. I've read the books (my absolute favorite series) and those even show in a amazing way what anorexia, depression, anxiety and such do. It brings the positive with Nick and Charlie's amazing friends supporting and protecting him all the way with everything. Not to mention that the #1 thing that helps when your depressed, coming out of a toxic relationship and anorexic is support from friends and family. Now while Charlie's mom isn't the best his dad shows everything you need in a parent. I've loved Heartstopper from the first time I was introduced and I will never not love it. If you want a glimpse into what life for gay teenagers is like, this is absolutely for you. Not to mention the amount of romance that makes you want more of the show