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Hi auntie. Me and my boyfriend of over a year just broke up and I have to see him at school everyday. I’ve started to have thoughts about hurting myself cause the pain of us breaking up hurts so much what do I do!

If you are feeling suicidal you should call 911 immediately, or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or a mental health professional you can find through your tribal clinic, or school counselor. You’re doing the right thing now by reaching out. When someone tells me they are thinking…
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Topics: Identity, Mental Health, Relationships

I had unprotected sex with a woman two years ago. She’s said she had just been tested. I have zero symptoms of an std but I’m scared of asymptomatic stds.

Thanks for writing in! You’re right, sometimes STDs do not have any symptoms, so if you’re worried about it, go get tested. Getting tested for an STD is probably easier than you may have built it up to be. Since there is no single test that can screen for all…
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Topics: Physical Health, Relationships, Sexual Health

Hi Auntie, I’m going to be a teen mom and I’ve heard good and bad things about breastfeeding. I’m a bit nervous. I don’t know what to expect?

Hi Auntie, I’m going to be a teen mom and I’ve heard good and bad things about breastfeeding. I’m a bit nervous. I don’t know what to expect? Breastfeeding is very personal to most moms. As you get closer to your due date, you can expect to hear of all the…
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Topics: Life Tips, Physical Health, Relationships, Sexual Health
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