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My friend at school posted hurtful things on social media about me

My friend at school posted hurtful things on social media about me – for everyone to see. She is my friend and my class is really small – I’m in 8th grade – we stay together as a class all day every day. She’s the only Native in my class…

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Topics: Education, Identity, Intolerance, Mental Health

I have been vegan for about eight months. I have been looked down upon by the Native community. How do I approach this issue?

Question: I have been vegan for about eight months now because I know it’s best for the earth, animals, and my health. However, I have been looked down upon by the Native community because it is not traditional. How do I approach this issue? Thank you for your question. There…

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

My little brother is going through a lot and I want to help him.

Hey well I have a problem my little brother is going through a lot and I want to help him. He is under a lot of pressure. He lashes out at people and is apathetic. I try to help him but he pushes me away. Thanks for reaching out. It…

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Topics: Identity, Mental Health, Relationships

Do you help with anxiety, and depression?

There are things you can do to manage your depression and anxiety. Unfortunately, there are no quick solutions that will help you to “solve” these conditions. This is going to take some time working with someone you trust like a mental health professional. In general, you can expect a few…

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Topics: Mental Health, Physical Health, Spirituality

Face depression and anxiety

Hi, I’m from the Southern Ute and Jicarilla Apache tribe. I face depression and anxiety. I was wondering if you have a way of solving the depression and anxiety?” Thank you so much for writing in. I commend you for following your gut to get help. There are certainly things…

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Topics: Mental Health, Physical Health, Spirituality

How do I tell my mother that I have depression?

Dear Auntie, how do I tell my mother that I have depression? Hey there! I’m so glad you wrote in. I’m proud of you for knowing yourself well enough to know that something is off and it’s time to do something about it. Likely, your mom may have noticed that…

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Topics: Identity, Mental Health, Relationships

How do I move on from this toxic person/relationship???

Hey Auntie. I’ve known and dated this person. Sadly we didn’t last. I’m very hooked onto this person and I love this person, but they have put me through a lot. Emotionally and Mentally. How do I move on from this toxic person/relationship??? Hey there, thanks for writing in! Breaking…

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Topics: Mental Health, Relationships

I often struggle with feeling native "enough."

I often struggle with feeling native “enough.” My grandma on my dad’s side is Ojibwe (Sault Ste Marie, MI) and my grandma on my mom’s side is Mexican and knows that she has ties to the Aztec and Kikapu people. Do other people struggle with this? This is a tricky…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Mental Health

When ever something bad happens, I try to suicide, how can I get rid of this depression??

Whenever something bad happens, I try suicide. I try to make cuts in order to punish myself. Why does everything feel like everything happening is my fault and it’s not meant for me? How can I get rid of this depression?? STEP 1 – CALL SOMEONE IF YOU NEED HELP…

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Topics: Mental Health, Spirituality

I am a Lesbian. What do I do when kids at my high school tell me I am goin to hell and keep pickin on me?

Dear Auntie, I am a Lesbian. What do I do when kids at my high school tell me I am goin to hell and keep pickin on me? Well, first off, I have to applaud you for living as your authentic self. It’s no small thing to ‘be out’, especially…

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Topics: 2SLGBTQ, Activism, Identity, Intolerance, Mental Health, Physical Health

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My friend at school posted hurtful things on social media about me

I have been vegan for about eight months. I have been looked down upon by the Native community. How do I approach this issue?

My little brother is going through a lot and I want to help him.

Do you help with anxiety, and depression?

Face depression and anxiety

How do I tell my mother that I have depression?

How do I move on from this toxic person/relationship???

I often struggle with feeling native "enough."

When ever something bad happens, I try to suicide, how can I get rid of this depression??

I am a Lesbian. What do I do when kids at my high school tell me I am goin to hell and keep pickin on me?

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