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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…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Identity, Life Tips, Mental Health, Physical Health, Relationships

How do I get in touch with my rez?

Hi Auntie, how do i get in touch with my rez? i live in maryland and if ur from here anyone can see there are barely any natives. i feel alone, my ancestors said they were black so they wouldn’t be culturally persecuted back then, but now the truth is…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Culture and Language, Identity

How do I start a gay straight alliance (GSA) at my school?

Check out this video for information on how to start a GSA at your school.

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: 2SLGBTQ, Education, Identity, Non-Native Allies

How do I start an intertribal club at my school?

Charles, that’s a great idea. Starting an inter-tribal club is a great way to bring people together and make a large school seem smaller. It’s not that hard to do, and it could have an awesome payoff in the end. You might want to consider talking with someone at the…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Culture and Language, Education, Identity

How do I stop a cyberbully?

How do I stop a cyberbully who keeps bothering me and posting things about me that aren’t true? Alissa, I’m sorry you are being bullied. Bullying sucks and you don’t deserve to feel uncomfortable online, in school, or anywhere else. Thisis my advice- talk to a trusted adult (like a…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Education, Identity, Mental Health, Non-Native Allies

How do I tell people I am as Native American as American?

Auntie, how do I tell people I am as Native American as American, without being called a person who “doesn’t appreciate the ‘American’ lifestyle?” Check out this video for Auntie Amanda’s response.

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Spirituality

How do you know if you’re depressed?

I think I might be depressed. I guess my question is how do you know if you’re depressed? Is there anything that you can do about it? Sara, everyone goes through tough times at different points in their lives, and we all feel sad every now and then. But feeling…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Identity, Life Tips, Mental Health

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…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Identity, Life Tips, Relationships

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…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Identity, Mental Health, Relationships

How would you represent yourself as a Native American to someone who thinks all Native Americans are the same?

How would you (me) represent yourself (myself) as a Pueblo Native American to someone who thinks all Native Americans are the same based on movie stereotypes?

Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Intolerance

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How can I stay sober when everyone around me is a drunken mess?

How do I get in touch with my rez?

How do I start a gay straight alliance (GSA) at my school?

How do I start an intertribal club at my school?

How do I stop a cyberbully?

How do I tell people I am as Native American as American?

How do you know if you’re depressed?

How do you know if you’re in a good relationship?

How do you maintain a good relationship with a family member no one wants anything to do with?

How would you represent yourself as a Native American to someone who thinks all Native Americans are the same?

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