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I want to die because of the government are effecting my benefits and is making my mental health but i don’t know what to do?

I want to die because the government is effecting my benefits and is making my mental health unstable, but I don’t know what to do? Dear Relative, I am so sorry you are feeling like you want to die. I am so proud of you for reaching out for…

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Topics: Identity, Mental Health

Too scared to ask for money

What to do when you are too scared to ask for money but don’t want to upset anyone? Yeah, money’s a tricky issue and you’re right in thinking about wanting to make sure everyone feels okay about it. First, ask yourself if it’s an absolute necessity to ask for a…

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I am a male and i am not used to being with girls

I am a male and i am not used to being with girls, generally I feel shy when they are around me. Can you help me overcome my shyness to have a healthy conversation with them? Talking to some you’re interested in can be intimidating, even for the most confident person. So, give…

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Topics: Identity, Mental Health, Physical Health, Relationships, Sexual Health

What is your take on consent?

What is your take on consent? Consent is a complex issue, but really import to understand when entering to relationships. Thank you for bringing this up. Consent is important to understand in ALL our relationships, romantic or personal. Most people think about consent in the context of sexual or physical…

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Topics: Relationships, Sexual Health

My grandpa was adopted out. I’ve had a hard time understanding my own identity.

Hello! I have a question about identity – my great-grandmother (who I grew up close to until she passed away when I was 13) is Algonquin Anishinabe from Timiskaming FN, and my grandpa was adopted out. I’ve had a hard time understanding my own identity. You are not alone, many…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity

Sometimes I couldn’t control my sexual thoughts and I masturbate

Sometimes I couldn’t control my sexual thoughts and I masturbate, but after this act I feel kind of guilty. So is this masturbation good? Thank you for your honest question. There are some crazy myths out there about masturbation being bad for you, like you will grow hair on your…

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Topics: Physical Health, Sexual Health

My son shows up 14% Native American

My son shows up 14% Native American on the largest DNA test kit. I am trying to prove roots of active American. His “Mexican” dad and grandparents, great grandparents and great great grandparents came from the part of Mexico. Just below AZ. Can you give advice? Thank you for your…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity

Are you not supposed to buy sage? Is it supposed to be given to you?

Are you not supposed to buy sage? is it supposed to be given to you? What a great question, and a complex one at that. There are many varieties of sage that many Native American’s use, and it is quite popular with non-Native’s as well, what is most commonly used…

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Topics: Activism, Culture and Language, Mental Health, Non-Native Allies, Spirituality

My father recently told me that our family has Comanche ancestors. Where to turn to find out the truth?

My father recently told me that our family has Comanche ancestors. I’m anxious to find put if this is true so I can explore my heritage more closely. Do you have any suggestions on where to turn to find out the truth? Thank you for reaching out. We get this…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Spirituality

If my great grandmother was full blooded Choctaw, what would I be?

If my great grandmother was full blooded Choctaw, what would I be? The question of blood (Blood quantum) comes up frequently and is a complicated question. Blood Quantum was developed by the federal government to define qualification by ancestry to who is Native American. This form of identity is not…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Spirituality

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I want to die because of the government are effecting my benefits and is making my mental health but i don’t know what to do?

Too scared to ask for money

I am a male and i am not used to being with girls

What is your take on consent?

My grandpa was adopted out. I’ve had a hard time understanding my own identity.

Sometimes I couldn’t control my sexual thoughts and I masturbate

My son shows up 14% Native American

Are you not supposed to buy sage? Is it supposed to be given to you?

My father recently told me that our family has Comanche ancestors. Where to turn to find out the truth?

If my great grandmother was full blooded Choctaw, what would I be?

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