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I am a girl interested in dating girls. Where should I meet people to date?

I am a 16 year old girl, and I am interested in dating girls. My problem is that I don’t know where to meet people to date. I don’t even know anyone else who’s gay. What should I do? PNC, this is a tough one. One issue is that you…

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Topics: 2SLGBTQ, Identity, Physical Health, Relationships, Sexual Health

I don’t look Native and I get a lot of teasing for it. How do I convince people I’m Native?

Anna, you are not alone. I know many young people who don’t feel “Native enough” and who are made to feel less because they are bi-racial, lighter skinned, don’t speak their tribal language, or because they didn’t grow up on their rez. We are battling among ourselves when we judge…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Mental Health, Spirituality

I feel very insecure about my penis size and I’m not sure what to do.

Hey Auntie, I feel very insecure because of my penis size and I’m not sure what to do. I am 4 inches erect and feel like I am not pleasurable to a woman. It has bothered me for as long as I can remember. Is that too small? I know…

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Topics: Identity, Mental Health, Physical Health, Sexual Health

I graduated high school but am lost on what to study or where to go?

Hey There! Yes, graduating from high school and deciding what to do next is definitely one of the biggest transitions in a young person’s life. It’s no wonder you’re feeling a little lost, and probably overwhelmed. It might be hard to believe, but most people feel this way during this…

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

I have an idea my relative is thinking about suicide. What should I do?

Mike, thank you for your question. Suicide is an important issue that affects many of us. From an Auntie’s eye view, one of the most important things is to show your relative that you care. If you feel comfortable, talk to them in private about the signs of suicide you…

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Topics: Identity, Mental Health, Relationships

I have friends back home that give me a hard time about leaving my rez.

I don’t know what to say. How can I shake it off? Dear “A,” people leave their reservations for different reasons… sometimes for school, a job, to travel, join the military, or to be closer to someone they love. I don’t know your reasons for leaving, but it stinks that…

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Topics: Identity, Intolerance, Mental Health, Relationships

I have told all of my friends that I am gay….How do I overcome my fear?

I have told all of my friends that I am gay…some of them don’t like that. Now I don’t have the courage to ask someone out. How do I overcome my fear?

Topics: 2SLGBTQ, Identity, Mental Health, Relationships

I live in California, and am considering a move to Oklahoma…Am I just hoping for the best or is it a real possibility?

I live in California, and am considering, seriously, a move to be with extended family in Oklahoma. So many considerations… I’ve never lived there, but have visited many times. Am I just hoping for the best, or is it a real possibility? No matter what age you are, making any…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Life Tips

I think I might be gay…When do most people know for sure?

I think I might be gay, but I’m not sure. When do most people know for sure? Anonymous, the truth is that some people know their sexual orientation really early on in life (like when they’re 4 or 5 years old), while others go throughperiods where they question: Do I…

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Topics: 2SLGBTQ, Identity

I want to go to college and have good grades, but my family doesn’t have a lot of money. Should I still apply to schools? -Carlee

I want to go to college and have good grades, but my family doesn’t have a lot of money. Should I still apply to schools? -Carlee Carlee, even if your family doesn’t have a ton of money, you should still apply for the best schools you can get into. The…

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Topics: Activism, Education, Identity, Non-Native Allies

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I am a girl interested in dating girls. Where should I meet people to date?

I don’t look Native and I get a lot of teasing for it. How do I convince people I’m Native?

I feel very insecure about my penis size and I’m not sure what to do.

I graduated high school but am lost on what to study or where to go?

I have an idea my relative is thinking about suicide. What should I do?

I have friends back home that give me a hard time about leaving my rez.

I have told all of my friends that I am gay….How do I overcome my fear?

I live in California, and am considering a move to Oklahoma…Am I just hoping for the best or is it a real possibility?

I think I might be gay…When do most people know for sure?

I want to go to college and have good grades, but my family doesn’t have a lot of money. Should I still apply to schools? -Carlee

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