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My mom thinks my dreams are stupid

Dear Auntie, My mom thinks my dreams are stupid and irrational just because I want to start a youtube channel or get into a student exchange program. She made a disgusted face when I told her what I want to be, or anything i think of which i really like.…

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Topics: Identity, Mental Health

He’s obsessing on and harassing me

Hey Auntie, I’m 19 and work for my tribe doing home visits. This one guy I work with started to grow increasingly obsessive with me. He told me that in the afternoon we would be riding alone together. At the last minute I asked another girl to join us. At…

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Topics: Mental Health, Physical Health, Relationships

My ex is depressed and suicidal, help!

Hi Auntie. I’ve recently started talking to my ex, to see if he’s doing okay, only to find out that he’s depressed and suicidal. I’m scared because he’s thought about suicide lately and I don’t want to lose him. Help. You’re doing the right thing now by reaching out. You…

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Topics: Identity, Mental Health, Relationships

I really just need to talk to someone about "Indian Costumes"

Dear Auntie, I really just needed to talk to someone who could understand about this. I have an older Native Woman I really respected comment on a post of mine about “Indian costumes.” She told me she thinks there is nothing wrong with them and it isn’t fair for me…

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Topics: Activism, Culture and Language, Identity, Intolerance, Mental Health

My doctor suggested medication for depression and anxiety

Dear Auntie, I recently went to the doctor and he suggested putting me on medication for my depression and anxiety. I really need the help but I’m scared to be on medication. Counseling works for me but I’ve had issues getting back into counseling, I’m wondering if I should stick…

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Topics: Identity, Mental Health

Kids are getting bullied at my school, what should I do?

Kids are getting bullied at my school, what should I do? Joe Hi Joe! Bullying is a tough, especially because it’s not always obvious when someone is getting bullied and whether it is your place to say something. But when we pay attention, we know when something is not right…

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Topics: Education, Intolerance, Mental Health

How should I tell my parents I am pregnant?

Hey Auntie, I am 19 years old and found out I was pregnant when I was around 5 weeks. I am currently 3 months pregnant and still haven’t told my parents. They are separated and I am scared to tell them because I don’t know how they will react. I…

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Topics: Identity, Mental Health, Physical Health, Relationships, Sexual Health

Introducing Auntie Amanda

Hi everyone…it’s been awhile since I’ve done a video telling you more about myself. So for starters, I’m from the Zuni Pueblo in NM, which is a matrilineal tribe, meaning the family is traced back through the woman’s side and basically, she’s the boss. I have three brothers; I’m the…

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Topics: Activism, Culture and Language, Education, Identity, Intolerance, Life Tips, Mental Health, Non-Native Allies, Physical Health, Relationships, Sexual Health, Spirituality

Friend’s posting things like FML

Dear Auntie, I’ve noticed my friend has been posting a lot about how he doesn’t belong, and saying things like FML, nobody cares with an alone emoticon. What should I do? You’re right for writing in and good on you for following your gut. It’s nothing to take lightly, especially…

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Topics: Mental Health, Physical Health, Relationships, Spirituality

My parent doesn’t listen, I have no clue what to do

Dear Auntie, what do you recommend to do if you have talked to a parent about serious issues that your feeling inside, but they never really help try to make a change? It’s almost like it goes in one ear and out the other, and I have no clue what…

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Topics: Identity, Mental Health

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My mom thinks my dreams are stupid

He’s obsessing on and harassing me

My ex is depressed and suicidal, help!

I really just need to talk to someone about "Indian Costumes"

My doctor suggested medication for depression and anxiety

Kids are getting bullied at my school, what should I do?

How should I tell my parents I am pregnant?

Introducing Auntie Amanda

Friend’s posting things like FML

My parent doesn’t listen, I have no clue what to do

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