Friend’s posting things like FML
Dear Auntie, I’ve noticed my friend has been posting a lot about how he doesn’t belong, and saying things like FML, nobody cares with an alone emoticon. What should I do? Read More
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How do I know my bf won’t hook up with other girls at powwows this summer?
Hey Auntie, my bf is going to some powwows this summer, how do I know he won’t hook up with another girl? This is something that billions of others have worried about, especially if you’re in a newer relationship…what if my partner cheats? It can be hard to be in…
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Can you get pregnant if the penis didn’t go in all the way?
Can you get pregnant if the penis didn’t go in all the way? Read More
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How can I be a healthy and productive Native person, when my community does not value me?
Dear Auntie, my family is unashamedly assimilated, I fall below blood quantum, and I have light skin and do not look native. I identify myself only as native, but am struggling with self-harm because my tribe will not recognize me as a tribal citizen. How can I be a healthy…
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How can I stay sober when everyone around me is a drunken mess?
Dear Auntie, I have recently been clean for a few months now. But now the holidays are coming up. How can I stay sober when everyone around me is a drunken mess?? Hey there, I’m so glad you wrote in. Your best bet for having a clean, sober holiday is…
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How do I know if I’m in a bad relationship?
How do i know if I’m in a bad relationship? My boyfriend doesn’t trust me even though i have done nothing wrong. I’m worried if we break up he might hurt himself. Dear Relationship Drama, Thank you seeking out advice on this one. When I read your question, there are…
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How do I tell my grandma I like the boy she caught me having sex with that I still like him. How do I tell my parents I’m having sex?
Hey Victoria! Sounds like you are in a bit of a pickle and need some help, so I’m glad you wrote in. First off, I am and sorry about grandma catching you having sex. You can rest assured that you and your boyfriend are not the only people to have…
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How do you know if you’re in a good relationship?
Hi LaShaun, that’s a good question. The truth is that every relationship is unique, and everyone has their own way of knowing if a relationship is right for them. That being said, your relationship has a high chance of being a healthy one if you and your boy/girlfriend are: Communicating…
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How do you maintain a good relationship with a family member no one wants anything to do with?
Hi Windy, You are a girl after my own heart. It’s hard when you see someone in your family being ostracized and excluded from the very people who are meant to love and support them. Family can be so complicated, especially in tribal communities when the structure of our family…
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