I started watching season 1 when I was 11. I'm 27 now. My father wasn't a part of my life, and watching Lucas helped me deal with that pain. I will forever be grateful for what this show taught me in my youth.
Myself, I kinda relate more to Mouth and sort of Nathan. I do have a Dan in my life though but they aren't as bad as him. My parents are like him at times. I've also just had alot of people take advantage of me at times and/or abuse me. I'm 22 and sadly it took me watching this show to fully realize the shit people including my parents put me through even now as an adult. I have faith that we're gonna be ok though.
Lucas' face at 1:59 with his tongue sticking out when Dan is choking him always makes me laugh. It's not supposed to be funny but for some reason it's hilarious. Sorry 😅