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Neither sides of my family accept me and treat me as if I’m “off”. What should I do?

Dear Auntie, I’m half White Mountain Apache, half Hispanic and neither sides of my family accept me and treat me as if I’m “off”. What should I do? Not being appreciated for your heritage can be difficult, especially if it’s coming from your family members who you want to love…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Intolerance, Relationships

I want out of sex trade

Dear Auntie, I want out of the sex trade You are so brave for reaching out. No one deserves to be forced to do things against their will. Your next steps may feel full of uncertainty, but I want you to know that there are caring people out there who…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Intolerance, Non-Native Allies, Physical Health, Relationships, Sexual Health

Is weed really bad?

Is weed really bad? If some people can use it for medicine and it’s effects are not as bad as most other recreational drugs, why does it have such a negative rep? This is a complicated question. I will try to break this down in a few ways. Is weed…

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Topics: Intolerance, Life Tips, Physical Health

There’s a lot of grabbing girls butts at my school, what can I do

Hello Auntie, there are a lot of touching/grabbing girls butts at my school and everyone thinks that it’s okay. What can I do to stop this? I think adults at school are trying, but looks like nothing is working. I’m so glad you wrote in. That’s repulsive. I remember when…

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Topics: Intolerance, Mental Health, Relationships

I gave oral sex to a girl that has fooled with tons of guys. I have multiple symptoms of stds. Please help!

I gave oral sex to a girl that has fooled with tons of guys. I have multiple symptoms of stds. Please help! The first thing I’m going to recommend is that you make an appointment to get checked for STDs. You can do this by calling your tribal clinicor local…

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Topics: Intolerance, Physical Health, Relationships, Sexual Health

How do I not look stupid but still be safe when it comes to fireworks

My friend almost blew off his finger last 4th of July. Any tips for not looking stupid while trying to avoid blowing off my finger? Well, more and more States are banning fireworks, especially during times of drought. Mostly, people are being encouraged to attend public firework displays instead of…

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Topics: Intolerance, Life Tips

Why is there hate?

Dear Auntie, Why do some people hate Indians? I’m sorry that you’ve had experiences that have lead you to ask this question in such definitive terms. This says to me that your experiences have lead you to believe that some people hate Indians. I’ll break this question down into two…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Intolerance

My cousin was taken into the foster care system

My little cousin was taken into the foster care system last week and I feel really bad about it. What will happen to her? And what should I do? I’m so glad you wrote you. I can imagine this is a hard time for you, your family, and especially your…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Intolerance, Non-Native Allies

I am a foster youth what resources are available to me?

Dear Auntie, I am a foster youth and I heard there are resources for kids who were or are in foster care for school or skills… what resources are available to me? Absolutely! This is a great question I think a lot of people can benefit from. Here are some…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Intolerance, Mental Health, Relationships, Sexual Health

Is their truth that Historical trauma could be pass down genetically? If so what can we do to heal as Native Americans?

Dear Auntie, is there truth that historical trauma could be passed down genetically? If so what can we do to heal as Native Americans? Wow. Excellent question! Historical trauma is defined as a collective, cumulative emotional wounding across generations, which is a result of some cataclysmic event. The cataclysmic events…

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Topics: Education, Identity, Intolerance, Mental Health

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Neither sides of my family accept me and treat me as if I’m “off”. What should I do?

I want out of sex trade

Is weed really bad?

There’s a lot of grabbing girls butts at my school, what can I do

I gave oral sex to a girl that has fooled with tons of guys. I have multiple symptoms of stds. Please help!

How do I not look stupid but still be safe when it comes to fireworks

Why is there hate?

My cousin was taken into the foster care system

I am a foster youth what resources are available to me?

Is their truth that Historical trauma could be pass down genetically? If so what can we do to heal as Native Americans?

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