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I’m a 17 yr old male in the closet….I have to figure out how to come out.

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I think my best friend is being sexually abused by her mom’s boyfriend…

I want to get a STD test but…I am only 14. Can you help?

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 learn more about my community and history, where do I even begin?

I was raped last month…I’m getting therapy, so why isn’t it helping?

I was sexually touched by my uncle…and I tell him to stop he won’t listen.

If I haven’t logged on to an online class, does it mean I would be dropped from the class?

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I’m a 17 yr old male in the closet….I have to figure out how to come out.

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