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I just found my friend cuts herself and I also have struggled with self harm for a long time. I know how much it sucks when people point it out do i just wait until she’s ready to tell me herself? How do i talk to her about it?

You’re such a good friend for writing in and for reaching out for help for the both of you! Finding out that someone you care about has been cutting can be upsetting, especially since you have had similar struggles. It’s normal to feel confused, helpless, sad, worried, or mad, especially…
Answered by Auntie Manda
Topics: Life Tips, Mental Health, Physical Health, Relationships

Dear Auntie, My uncle is going crazy and he is verbally abusive to my auntie and my first cousins. I’m scared of it becoming physical. I want them to move over here with me and they do too. How do I get them away from this?

I want to first thank you for having the courage to write this question. It sounds like you care for your Auntie a lot. They are going to need your strength and compassion during this time. This question is a difficult question to answer. There are a lot of different…
Answered by Auntie Manda
Topics: Life Tips, Mental Health, Physical Health, Relationships

i adopted my daughter who is native american, she is such a blessing, and she is registered with the rosebud lakota tribe, we live in georgia, i just wanted to know if they offer her health ins?

Dear Erin, You are such a great mom! A great place to start is the Indian Health Service (IHS), which is the health care system for federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Natives in the United States. IHS provides a comprehensive health service delivery system for approximately 2.2 million American…
Answered by Auntie Manda
Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Physical Health, Sexual Health

Hey Auntie, can you please explain the difference between the two vaccines? If I get it, I’m still not convinced, do I still have to wear a mask in public?

Thanks for the question! Yes, I get the if part. Indigenous people have a long and dark history with the healthcare system, so if you’re feeling that, acknowledge it, you’re not making it up. It’s been passed down to you. Once you’ve done that, then think about how you’re going…
Answered by Auntie Manda
Topics: Life Tips, Physical Health

Dear Auntie, my Auntie was just diagnosed with cervical cancer and I want to get involved with spreading awareness. She mentioned that January is cervical cancer awareness month. What can I do?

What an awesome niece you are! I’ve got some great things that you can do… Wear turquoise on Turquoise Tuesday, January 19th and share on social media using #TurquoiseTuesday to show your support for cervical cancer awareness in Indian Country Get Screened Talk to your healthcare provider about cervical cancer…
Answered by Auntie Manda
Topics: Physical Health, Sexual Health
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