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My best friend got with my ex. Do I forgive her or what?

My best friend got with my ex boyfriend and all she can say is “sorry.” But every time I see them I break down. Do I forgive her or what? My heart hurts for you. I’m sorry that two people you care about hurt you. I can imagine you might…

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Topics: Mental Health, Relationships

My boyfriend told me that if I ever left him he would kill himself. Any advice?

Auntie, my boyfriend is in prison and I feel that I should move on with my own life! However he has told me on several occasions that if I ever left him he would kill himself or go back to doing meth. I know it’s not a healthy relationship but…

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Topics: Mental Health, Relationships

My friend has been 3 months without menstruation How can I help her Aunty?

My friend has been 3 months without menstruation so she thinks she’s pregnant. She has a bad smell coming from her vagina. How can I help her Aunty? What a great friend you are!!! Thanks for writing in. Here’s what she should do: First things first – FIND A CLINIC…

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Topics: Physical Health, Relationships, Sexual Health

My friend is dating this guy. She told me that he pushes and hits her sometimes when they are alone.

My friend is dating this guy. She told me that he pushes and hits her sometimes when they are alone. When I tried to talk to her she said that they love each other. How can I help?? Well Montana Girl, I want to congratulate you on trusting your gut.…

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Topics: Intolerance, Relationships

My friend keeps sharing pics of him with bottles of alcohol and pills.

My friend keeps sharing pics of him with bottles of alcohol and pills and I’m really worried. I’m just over here like, “Why you doing this?” Because you are worried and concerned for your friend, you did the right thing by trusting your gut and writing in for help. Your…

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Topics: Intolerance, Relationships

My friends talk about me behind my back. Really?!

My friends talk about me behind my back. I’ve brought it up with them before. I know my family is kind of f-ed up, but really?! Help please. I know this is going to sound harsh girl, but Lisa maybe those people aren’t really your friends. Friends are people who…

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Topics: Life Tips, Relationships

My kids are "part Cherokee" but I’m scared to take them to meet Native youth groups.

Dear Auntie, Here’s a different kind of question for you. I’m a mom. I got a DNA test for my kids that shows they are “part Cherokee,” but I’m scared to take them to meet any Native youth groups. Why? I feel like it should be ok for them to…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Non-Native Allies

My mom dates jerks Auntie. What can I do?

My mom dates jerks Auntie. The latest one – I know he lies about lots of things, but for some reason my mom doesn’t see it! What can I do? As my Grandma Dolly used to say “Life is too short to date jerks! Don’t just listen to what the…

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Topics: Life Tips, Relationships

My uncle came into the room & cuddled next to me under the covers. Should I say something?

Dear Auntie…my uncle came into the room I was staying in and cuddled next to me. I froze but then he tried to keep touching me and I told him to get out of the room and he did. Now I don’t know if I should tell anyone and I…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Physical Health, Relationships

People talk about drug and alcohol prevention all the time, but what is prevention and why does it matter?

People talk about drug and alcohol prevention all the time, but what is prevention and why does it matter? Hey Michael, you’re right… We hear this word prevention all the time and sometimes it can feel like overkill — to the point where we ask the same questions you’re asking:…

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Topics: Mental Health, Physical Health

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My best friend got with my ex. Do I forgive her or what?

My boyfriend told me that if I ever left him he would kill himself. Any advice?

My friend has been 3 months without menstruation How can I help her Aunty?

My friend is dating this guy. She told me that he pushes and hits her sometimes when they are alone.

My friend keeps sharing pics of him with bottles of alcohol and pills.

My friends talk about me behind my back. Really?!

My kids are "part Cherokee" but I’m scared to take them to meet Native youth groups.

My mom dates jerks Auntie. What can I do?

My uncle came into the room & cuddled next to me under the covers. Should I say something?

People talk about drug and alcohol prevention all the time, but what is prevention and why does it matter?

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