I feel stuck in an unhealthy relationship, but he won’t let me go.
Hey there, thanks for writing in. This is a tricky situation and I’m glad you’re reaching out for help. When it comes to setting up boundaries with the people you love, especially those who are working hard to keep things the way they are, it can be reallydifficult and guilt…
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I get bullied by this girl because the boy she likes is dating me.
I get bullied at school everyday by this one girl because the boy she likes is dating me. She tells me to kill myself and I just don’t know what to do anymore? – Zah Geo – Hi Zah Geo. First off, I’m so sorry that you have to…
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I have an idea my relative is thinking about suicide. What should I do?
Mike, thank you for your question. Suicide is an important issue that affects many of us. From an Auntie’s eye view, one of the most important things is to show your relative that you care. If you feel comfortable, talk to them in private about the signs of suicide you…
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I have friends back home that give me a hard time about leaving my rez.
I don’t know what to say. How can I shake it off? Dear “A,” people leave their reservations for different reasons… sometimes for school, a job, to travel, join the military, or to be closer to someone they love. I don’t know your reasons for leaving, but it stinks that…
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I think I have an STD…What do you think?
I think I have and STD. It’s a brown dot on my testicular sac. What do you think? Hey there…I’m happy you’re reaching out for advice and taking control of your health. 🙂 So, I’ve talked to one of my MD (Medical Doctor) friends and he says it could be…
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I think I’m pregnant…I can’t talk to my mom about it….What can I do now?
I think I’m pregnant. I also had intercourse again about 3 days ago and I’m really scared. I can’t talk to my mom about it because she expects & thinks so highly of me. What can I do now? I’m glad you wrote in to get some help. Figuring out…
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I think my best friend is being sexually abused by her mom’s boyfriend…
I think my best friend is being sexually abused by her mom’s boyfriend…..It hurts me to see her hurting and I know she is. I just wish she would talk to me and get help. You are a true friend for trying to get your friend help when she is…
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I want to get a STD test but…I am only 14. Can you help?
I want to get a STD test but I don’t know how to tell my mom. I am only 14. And I don’t think she will take it very well. Can you help? Hey there. I’m so glad you wrote in. I am even more impressed that you are seeking…
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I was raped last month…I’m getting therapy, so why isn’t it helping?
Hey Auntie. I was raped last month. My case is going well because a friend of mine told an adult and she reported it to the police. But even with that knowledge I am bitter. I snap at friends and family and say awful things I don’t even mean. I’m…
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