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Please tell me why an x-best friend I grew up with and my own mom would talk nasty to each other behind my back?

Please tell me why an x-best friend I grew up with and my own mom would talk nasty to each other behind my back? Is that sane and normal? Why did she choose a drug addict over me? Hey Kyle. Thanks for writing in. I can tell that this is…

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Topics: Mental Health, Relationships

Should I make a New Year’s resolution?

Should I make a New Year’s resolution? Every year I make one, then get pissed and feel bad about myself for never following through. I think it’s bad for me. Well, you’re kinda right. Making resolutions around more money, your career, or controlling other people will lead most people into…

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Topics: Identity, Mental Health

So I’m labeled as a Mexican. Are Mexicans considered Native Americans?

So I’m labeled as a Mexican. Are Mexicans considered Native Americans? Love this question…because my grandma (hota) always says, “We’re all the same people.” I think what it comes down to is that every ethnic population is diverse and at some level is interrelated. This applies to different tribal groups…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity

Some of my friends are involved in drugs. How do I help them?

Some of my friends are involved in drugs. How do I help them? We used to hang out all the time, but now I feel like I don’t even know them. Chris, this is an issue that affects so many people’s lives. And I am going to be frank with…

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Topics: Mental Health, Physical Health, Relationships

Sometimes my friend is kind of racist. How can I call him on it and explain it so he understands?

Sometimes my friend is kind of racist. I mean, he knows half of my family is Native, but he says the most wack stuff sometimes. How can I call him on it and explain it so he understands? You know, Zack, my instinct is to tell you that if someone…

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Topics: Intolerance, Relationships

There is this kid at my school that everyone picks on. Is there anything I can do to help him?

There is this kid at my school that everyone picks on. I think it’s wrong that people are so mean to him. I want to do something to help him, but I’m afraid. Is there anything I can do? Sugar, bullying sucks. And nothing makes Auntie’s blood boil more than…

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Topics: Intolerance, Mental Health, Relationships

Were you shy in school? How did you change and make friends?

Were you shy in school? How did you change and make friends? David, it’s funny that you mention that. In fact I was a really quiet kid in elementary school. I was afraid to speak in class and was shy about talkingto new people. Over time though I became more…

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Topics: Life Tips, Relationships

What are hot dogs really made out of?

Dear Auntie, what are hot dogs really made out of? – Thanks dawg, Chibi, Zuni Pueblo Thanks for the question Chibi. Although, I wasn’t really sure I wanted to find out the answer, so thanks for that. If you look at the ingredient list of say the Original Ball Park…

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Topics: Life Tips, Physical Health

What are some stories of your beliefs according to your culture?

What are some stories of your beliefs according to your culture? Thanks for the question! One of my favorites…story telling. Now we just need to be sitting around the dinner table sharing some good food. 🙂 One of my favorite stories is one about the Sacred Four Year period. My…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Spirituality

What are some ways you can help your community in and out of your daily lives?

What are some ways you can help your community in and out of your daily lives? Dear Kayla, I love that you are looking for some ways to get involved with community service. From a very young age, I knew I had this passion inside me too. But I…

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Topics: Activism, Relationships

MORE FROM YOUR RELATIVES

Please tell me why an x-best friend I grew up with and my own mom would talk nasty to each other behind my back?

Should I make a New Year’s resolution?

So I’m labeled as a Mexican. Are Mexicans considered Native Americans?

Some of my friends are involved in drugs. How do I help them?

Sometimes my friend is kind of racist. How can I call him on it and explain it so he understands?

There is this kid at my school that everyone picks on. Is there anything I can do to help him?

Were you shy in school? How did you change and make friends?

What are hot dogs really made out of?

What are some stories of your beliefs according to your culture?

What are some ways you can help your community in and out of your daily lives?

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