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Way of solving 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: Culture and Language, Identity, Mental Health

I have a teacher who doesn’t know how to handle depressed kids like myself

Dear Auntie, I have a teacher who does not know how to handle depressed kids like myself. Any tips on how I can teach her? The student schooling the teacher. I love it. For starters, I want to applaud you for advocating for yourself. Not many people are self-aware enough…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Identity, Mental Health, Non-Native Allies

Is it wrong to feel like being happy hurts?

Dear Auntie, is it wrong to feel like being happy hurts? It feels wrong. It feels forced. What can I do? Hey there! I’m so glad you wrote in. It can be really confusing when you’re giving yourself mixed messages. For starters, being open about what you’re going through by…

Topics: Mental Health

How do you get over the idea that you are always second or last place in everyone lives

Dear Auntie, how do you get over the idea that you are always second or last place in everyone lives around you, even though they come first in your life? I hear a lot of hurt in your question. I’m sorry that you are feeling less than you deserve to…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Identity, Life Tips, Mental Health, Relationships

I don’t know whether I should break up with my girlfriend

I don’t know whether I should break up with my girlfriend or not because she is very attached to me. It would destroy her, but I don’t feel happy. It is very boring. There’s a lot of power in asking questions of yourself. Let’s break this down to its simplest…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Life Tips, Mental Health, Relationships

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

What are the best places to study

Dear Auntie, I want to start off this school year on a good foot by getting better grades. Any tips for studying? Starting off with this goal like ‘getting better grades’ is a great way to start off the year. Something to think about is what kind of learner are…

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Topics: Education, Life Tips, Mental Health

What should I do about summer parties?

Dear Auntie, it seems like there’s a party every other day during the summer. What should I do? It can definitely seem like all that’s going on in the summers are parties, but there are a couple things to keep in mind: There are a lot of other scenes happening…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Activism, Mental Health, Relationships

How do I deal with a friend who is being bullied on SnapChat?

Dear Auntie, how do I deal with a friend who is being bullied on SnapChat? Thanks for looking out for your friend. They’re lucky to have you. So SnapChat is a little harder to get help with bullying than say Facebook is because you can’t do it directly through the…

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Topics: Mental Health, Relationships

Transferring to a bigger university

Hi Auntie, I’m transferring to a bigger college than the community college I was at. I’m a bit nervous starting all over with new friends and everything. Do you have any tips to help make this easier? Congratulations on completing community college! It’s pretty normal to have some anxiety around…

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Topics: Mental Health, Relationships

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Way of solving depression and anxiety

I have a teacher who doesn’t know how to handle depressed kids like myself

Is it wrong to feel like being happy hurts?

How do you get over the idea that you are always second or last place in everyone lives

I don’t know whether I should break up with my girlfriend

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

What are the best places to study

What should I do about summer parties?

How do I deal with a friend who is being bullied on SnapChat?

Transferring to a bigger university

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