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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

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

Can I be pregnant?

Dear Auntie, I haven’t had sex for almost 3 weeks now and I’ve been having symptoms like nausea, white discharge, mood swings, cramps, and cravings. Can I be pregnant? Hey there. I’m so glad that you wrote in. You mentioned some symptoms worth checking out. When you’re pregnant the following…

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Topics: 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

How do you know if someone loves you

Dear Auntie, how do you know if someone loves you? Ooh, good question! 🙂 So what do you feel? What is your gut telling you? This should be your first indication of how a person feels about you. I’m assuming you’re talking about romantic love…because as a teen-anger, you’re probably…

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Topics: Life Tips, Relationships

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

How do I know my bf won’t hook up with other girls at powwows this summer?

Hey Auntie, my bf is going to some powwows this summer, how do I know he won’t hook up with another girl? This is something that billions of others have worried about, especially if you’re in a newer relationship…what if my partner cheats? It can be hard to be in…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Life Tips, Relationships

Can you get a STD from oral sex?

Hey Christy. Well, I’m glad you asked because there are a lot of misconceptions out there on STDs and oral sex. If you don’t know the answer, you’re right in asking the question so you have the knowledge to protect yourself. The short answer is Yes, you can get a…

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Topics: Physical Health, Relationships, Sexual Health

Can you get pregnant if the penis didn’t go in all the way?

Yeah. So what you arre describing is called the pull-out method. This is when the male pulls his penis out of the vagina before he ejaculates 27 out of 100 couples typically get pregnant within the first year, which isn’t very good odds. This happens because of what is called…

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Topics: Physical Health, Relationships, Sexual 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…

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

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My ex is depressed and suicidal, help!

How should I tell my parents I am pregnant?

Can I be pregnant?

Introducing Auntie Amanda

How do you know if someone loves you

Friend’s posting things like FML

How do I know my bf won’t hook up with other girls at powwows this summer?

Can you get a STD from oral sex?

Can you get pregnant if the penis didn’t go in all the way?

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

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