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What did you learn from overcoming hardship?

Good question. What I have learned is that hardship, difficult times, pain, emotional pain, mental pain, physical pain… It’s a definitive aspect of being alive, being a human. It’s probably more definitive than joy or feeling excitement because it’s really pain that unites us, brings us together, teaches us that…
Answered by Dallas Goldtooth, Guest Relative
Topics: Mental Health

Dear Auntie Jane, will I ever stop feeling lonely?

Hi there! Thanks for writing in. Let’s talk about loneliness and some follow up questions you might have Why do I feel like this? Loneliness is a starving for connection. Some people can be alone and not feel lonely while others can be surrounded by people and still feel lonely.…
Answered by Auntie Jane
Topics: Mental Health

Dear Relatives, I am trying to reconnect with my Choctaw culture. I’m transgender and I want to feel like a whole woman and a whole person. Do you have any advice?

Hi there, Halito relative! Yakoke for writing in – I always get a lil extra excited when I see other Choctaws reach out 🙂 Let’s see where I can support you! I definitely want to acknowledge what youv’e written, because there’s so much there – goodness. I want to give…
Answered by Cousin Asia
Topics: 2SLGBTQ, Identity, Intolerance, Mental Health, Spirituality

I’m a native American from Nevada. Is it possible to go to rehabs outside my state? How do I reach out for funding? I’m already known as a drug addict but I really need treatment I’m scared.

Thank you so much for writing in. Reaching out for help is something that takes strength and bravery; I’m proud of you for doing that. You are not the only one in this situation. Struggling with addiction is scary, and it’s made even scarier when the people around you don’t…
Answered by Uncle Paige
Topics: Life Tips, Mental Health, Physical Health, Relationships
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