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Who is the person I can go to for an exercise program? A good person to go to for an exercise program is a personal trainer or health and wellness coach at your local gym or fitness center. These types of physical fitness professionals will help you develop your own…

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As a U.S. Marine how can I stay close to my home traditions when they are not offered at my current duty station?

Hello Auntie, My Name is Ongelic Johnson, I am Muckleshoot, Cherokee and Cowlitz. I am also a United States Marine and my question is: How can i stay close to my home traditions when they are not offered at my current duty station, as far as attending pow wows and…

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How do I eat healthy?

Dear Auntie, How do I eat healthy? This is a tough question for me because I feel like I will always be learning and negotiating the right balance between my nutrition and physical fitness. This does not come easy or natural for me. I feel like I have to work…

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I have a friend who has been talking about suicide a lot and it’s starting to scare me.

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Topics: Identity, Mental Health

I hear there are threats to our water supply. What’s that mean?

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I’m just seeking some advice about getting mad…I need to know how to stop.

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Kids are getting bullied at my school, what should I do?

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My boyfriend doesn’t treat me well and drinks a lot. What should I do?

Auntie – I broke up with my boyfriend because he doesn’t treat me well and drinks a lot. He kept telling me that he was going to kill himself and so I told his parents, but he kind of manipulated me to be back with him. Now he is super…

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My friend just started a crazy diet. How do you know when someone has an eating disorder?

My friend just started a crazy diet. I am really worried about her, but the thing is she is overweight and she says she is just trying to be healthy. How do you know when someone has an eating disorder? -Liz Liz, you are a good friend for recognizing that…

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What is a good way to relieve stress when there is no one to talk to?

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Who is the person I can go to for an exercise program?

As a U.S. Marine how can I stay close to my home traditions when they are not offered at my current duty station?

How do I eat healthy?

I have a friend who has been talking about suicide a lot and it’s starting to scare me.

I hear there are threats to our water supply. What’s that mean?

I’m just seeking some advice about getting mad…I need to know how to stop.

Kids are getting bullied at my school, what should I do?

My boyfriend doesn’t treat me well and drinks a lot. What should I do?

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