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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…

Answered by Auntie Manda

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…

Answered by Auntie Manda

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…

Answered by Auntie Manda

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…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Identity, Mental Health

Why am I ugly?

Dear Auntie, Why am I ugly? Thanks for writing in. The matter-of-fact way you wrote your question leads me to think you really believe this. Somehow the idea of you being ‘ugly’ has crept into your belief system. How did that happen? A lot of what we believe to be…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Identity, Mental Health, Physical Health

How should I talk to my school about wearing feathers to graduation?

How should I talk to my school about wearing feathers to graduation? I recently earned feathers for my school achievements, but I am afraid of asking if I may wear them because the staff might not understand what they mean. I have read about students who were not allowed to…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Activism, Culture and Language, Identity, Mental Health, Non-Native Allies, Spirituality

Pot comes from Mother Earth. How can it be that bad for me?

Hey Auntie, so I live in WA where pot is legal. I’m 17 and a lot of my friends are smoking and I’m wondering since it comes from Mother Earth, how can it be that bad for me? Great question and I think one that a lot of people struggle…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Mental Health, Physical Health

How can I be a healthy and productive Native person, when my community does not value me?

Dear Auntie, my family is unashamedly assimilated, I fall below blood quantum, and I have light skin and do not look native. I identify myself only as native, but am struggling with self-harm because my tribe will not recognize me as a tribal citizen. How can I be a healthy…

Answered by Auntie Manda

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

How can I stay sober when everyone around me is a drunken mess?

Dear Auntie, I have recently been clean for a few months now. But now the holidays are coming up. How can I stay sober when everyone around me is a drunken mess?? Hey there, I’m so glad you wrote in. Your best bet for having a clean, sober holiday is…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Identity, Life Tips, Mental Health, Physical Health, Relationships

How do I stop a cyberbully?

How do I stop a cyberbully who keeps bothering me and posting things about me that aren’t true? Alissa, I’m sorry you are being bullied. Bullying sucks and you don’t deserve to feel uncomfortable online, in school, or anywhere else. Thisis my advice- talk to a trusted adult (like a…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Education, Identity, Mental Health, Non-Native Allies

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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

Why am I ugly?

How should I talk to my school about wearing feathers to graduation?

Pot comes from Mother Earth. How can it be that bad for me?

How can I be a healthy and productive Native person, when my community does not value me?

How can I stay sober when everyone around me is a drunken mess?

How do I stop a cyberbully?

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