It's Okay to Cry

Chapter 20

6/12/16

SPNPHX

3:15 Jared Padalecki & Jensen Ackles & Hailee Padalecki

"Hailee, now that it's summer and you're out of school... Does that help or hurt you mental health?" the fan asks.

"I think that for me to answer that properly... I have to explain what happened this spring. Last summer my grandma died, and I kinda got into the mind set of 'Who am I going to lose next?' That kinda built up through ninth grade, this school year, and... By late April, not having the feeling of panic felt wrong. It got to the point that when people came to me for help, I'd freeze up out of panic to the point that I wasn't able to do anything at all. Also, for so long my self-worth was based on how much I was able to help others. I felt hopeless and worthless. It was like a ticking time bomb, really. Finally I got to the breaking point, and... Now the only way to go is up. So I'm slowly getting better again," Hailee explains.

"And you will get better. We've all got your back," Jared promises.

"So to answer your question," Hailee continues, "Yes. Being off from school is giving me a break, allowing me to slow down. I completely wore myself out, trying to do everything for everyone, and now I have time to figure out how to only do as much as I can handle. Also, my mom has started to look for a therapist for me. So it will be hard, but... I can get better."