Dear Readers:
I think my life experience is what qualifies me to write this column. I made every mistake imaginable. But have learned from them. Most important I still remember what it was like to be 12, 13, 14, 15, and so on. Currently I am a single mom, I have two wonderful boys. One in college. We are all happy emotionally. We love life, and know that you can too. I try to be the kind of parent that understands. I know that I can help you to understand where you parents are coming from, and help you get over the difficulties of being young. You can even have your parents write to me and I will help them to get over their fears and at least respect you and your feelings. I have been married and divorced twice, so I have experience in that field also. But now I own my own home, and my own business and am successful. Lots of luck to you! Hope to hear from you.
Website: Ask Michele
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I have these dark purplish circles under my eyes. And my eyelids are almost always red...Majority of the time I get 8 hours of sleep and I am 13 years old. Is there anything I can do to get rid of these hideous circles? (link)
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creams with vitamin K are supposed to reduce the appearance of dark circles. If your parents have the same coloring, it may be that it is heredity. But try some of the cream, but don't expect it to work overnight. Also, how much water to you drink, you may need to drink more water each day.
Hope this helps
Michele
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I think I have too many extra-curricular activities, and it's ruining my fun and my life. I might be overreacting a little, bit it feels that way to me.
Every single week, I have two clubs that meet on the same day, so I have to alternate and try to fix whatever I land on to make sense more. Just now was the final blow- My unimportant dress rehearsal for West Side Story where I have a semi-main part (not in every scene) is on the same day as our class field trip to Six Flags, and my mom is making me stay home to go to my rehearsal! I'm really upset and my parents are yelling at me to get out of my "stupid funk" but I just feel worse and worse because it feels like all my friends are going to have an awesome time except for me, who is going to be sitting at home and going to a stupid play rehearsal! I even tried talking to the director, but she said it was mandatory that I attend and if I don't there will be serious issues with the play running. I don't know if it's selfish to want to skip the rehearsal after what she said, but I feel so horrible about not going on our class trip. What do I do, and is there anything that will make me feel any better? (link)
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Well six flags isn't going anywhere, so you can always go again. and you made a committement to be in the play, they are counting on you. It is not often that you get a chance to act in a play. The weekend the play is given will be a wonderful weekend. You and your friends who are in the play will be getting applause and flowers and having parties each night, especially the after play party. Your friends on the class trip won't get to go to those parties, they won't get to dress up, and they won't be getting applause from crowds and crowds of people. so you go girl! and to sort of make it better. Tell your mom and dad that you will do your best to do a good job with the play, and if so, would they mind taking you and a few friends to six flags this summer, as soon as school is out. And if you are sweet and understanding, and you get out of your funk....they may just agree.
Michele
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I'm friends with a guy named Bob at school. We sit with eachother in classes, work on projects together, etc. I like being around Bob - he's funny and I feel very comfortable around him.
I would like to get to know Bob better so we could become more than just friends but I'm not sure if he'd really want to hang out with me or not. I'm also unsure if I really want to try getting that close to him because we have a good relationship at school, I don't want things to become akward and uncomfortable. What do you think I should do?
Also, how do guys show that they like a girl without saying anything? I know girls tend to get very flirty and giggly but most guys seem to cover up their feelings so it's hard to read them.
Thanks alot. (link)
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Well, guys will usually tease you if they like you, and gently I hope. Teasing even after you say stop, is not nice.
Why don't you say something like. Hey when summer comes, I am going to miss working with you in class!" And see what he says. If he says he will miss it to, then why not say, well maybe we can get together over the summer? And if he says sure! Then give him your number. He if doesn't take the hint, then maybe he is not interested.
Michele
Hope this helps.
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Hi, it's tom. I just wanted to let you know how things are going. My girlfriend, Tina, is doing better. She's still afraid to really open up to the counselors there but she did find this one woman who she is starting to trust more. Her dad got bailed out by one of his "girlfriends" and he's been looking for Tina. Luckily he's not allowed to know where she is and if he comes near me again he'll be locked up again. She is really doing good though. She's starting to gain a little weight and she seems helthier to me. Sometimes she seems like she's in a lot of pain but they said that that's just the withdrawals and that it is a sign that she is starting to get a little better. They said that soon the withdrawals will stop but she may have flash backs every once in a while from the acid. All in all things are getting better. The hearing is in a couple weeks and hopefully she gets up the courage to talk to the therapist that she is starting to trust now. The woman, Linda, is extremely nice and she gives me updates every week on how she's doing. I'm only allowed to see her once a week but I think that it's better that way for now. She's starting to open up to the right person and I think that if I was seeing her everyday still she would be depending on me. Like you said I would be a crutch for her.
Thank you so much for all of your help.
Tom (link)
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Tom, I am so glad to know that things are going better for you and Tina. I think she is going to make it, and she has you to thank for getting her to this point so she can begin to heal. I am proud of you. I am glad that she has found someone in the rehab that she feels she can trust. And it is good that they are keeping you posted. Consider that a gift, because they don't have to. Don't do anything to alarm them, because then they will cut you off from her. If they feel you are not contributing to her rehabilitation. So follow their rules, the rules are there for a reason, even though they seem harsh. I really hope her dad gets what is coming to him. I hope you and she can get away from him for good.
If you don't mind, I would like to know how things went at the hearing. The people at the rehab will help prepare her to testify, but they won't paint a pretty picture for her, they will tell her like it is, but convince her that she is strong enough. I hope all goes well.
Thanks for keeping me posted. And I was glad to help you. Take care.
Michele
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Ok so I usually get my period around the 12th or 13th. In April I got it the 23rd. What time of the month should I expect to get it in May? The time I usually do or the time I had it last? (link)
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A normal cycle is 28 days. You start the count from the first day of your period, not the last. So you should get it on the 20/21 of May.
That is if your cycles will be normal. Mine always were,but there is always a few girls who never have normal cycles, their whole lives. Hope you are not one of them.
Michele
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Whats wrong with me? I always fantasize to be with a certain guy that i kno. Or sometimes ill cry becasue I know i cant have him. He is poor and spanish pluss hes ghetto and he stayed back twice for getting into a lot of fights. That not my type at all. but theirs so,ething about him. Hes funny and makes me laugh all the time. Out going and hes hot. Tons of guys are funny outgoing and hot but i dont know what it is about him. I dont know about him though i would never go out with him. i guess its just a little crush. I cant see him my mom doesnt want me to go to my grandmothers house and he lives across from her. I never reall ytalk to him he doesnt have aim and i dont know his number. what is it about him?
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We always fall for those bad boys. It is exciting and we also think we can change them. Or that they would be sooooo lucky to have someone like us, who normally wouldn't give them the time of day....so we think they will be very grateful to just be with us. Well yes,it usually starts like that, but it also very often ends up bad. If he is a bad boy, then he is not going to change or you. Sometimes bad boys are very very possesive. Hispanic men as a rule, are very possesive. If your grandmother lives across the street, then you have a chance to see how his family is. How does his father treat his mother? that is how he will treat you. How are the girls inthe family treated? that is how you will be treated. Open your eyes and pay close attention. Mixed racial couples, while not unheard of, have special problems. It may be best just to flirt with this guy, but don't get serious.
Michele
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My friend is pregnant and she's only 13. She's freaking out a lot..and she wants me to help her. What should i do ? i dont wanna end up killing someone else's baby! (link)
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Well I think she has to tell her parents. Or tell a counselor at school. Each state has different laws on whether or not a kid has to tell their parents if they are pregant and want an abortion, but I would not know what the laws are in your state. Look in the phone book for Planned Parenthood. check out the white pages, the blue pages and the yellow pages until you find it. Call them,they will help your friend.
If she wants an abortion, they will help her get a safe one.If it is a law that her parents be notified, they will know. They will help.
If she thinks she wants to keep the baby, she should contact something like Catholic charities, they may be able to help her sort this out.
Michele
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My dance is friday and of course I got my period yesterday. I have to wear a dress but I am not so good with tampons. I've used one once but the last time I used one it hurt and I had to take it out and it hurt more. I don't really know how to get over my fear and do it, I mean, I HAVE to for the dance unless I wear a pad, but, you know...yeah. Does anyone have any tips for getting over the fear of tampons? (link)
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apply a little vasaline on the tip of the tampon, it will go in easier, and be sure you are using the right size. experiement, start small and work you way up. stop when you are comfortable. The first day of period is usually the heaviest. So maybe by friday, and small tampon will do.
Michele
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Hi. I'm a fellow Advicenator. I have my own column, if you ask, I could leave you feedback with my username. Although I've always been good at advice...I feel lost right now. Maybe I do know the answer, but I just need to hear it from someone else.
For the past few years...Something hasn't been right with me. I'm tired of not fitting in, I'm tired of always needing to get good grades, I'm tired of people not telling me anything, tired of being ignored, hurt... I'm one of those 4.0+ GPA students. Friends would describe me as hyper. Heck, that's even part of my username. But all this time it's been a cover up of how I really feel. Crying by myself sometimes make me feel better, but time doesn't heal, like they say. Things get worse for me.
This year seemed to work out so well. Until last Friday I realized that this year has all been a lie. A friend told me about something my other friends have been hiding from me. I found out that the people I LOVED, my FRIENDS, were talking trash about my boyfriend and me.
They don't realize that WE HAVE ALL CHANGED. I know I have changed, and I accept that. I accept that they have changed as well. We all want our "old" friends back, but what can we do? I miss them, but I cannot change what has happened between us. My boyfriend has brightened up my life. I thought they would be happy for me. What's funny is THEY were the people that pressured me into saying YES to my boyfriend sooner than I expected. (I don't regret it at all.) I could have gone for months, not giving him an answer. "OMG, say yes already" "Oh, he's a nice guy" I remember lots of quotes, CLEARLY. And now, here they are, talking trash?
My REAL friends are supposed to be there for me. They're supposed to talk to me, even if it's something I don't want to hear. They need to at least try to see things my point of view, and NOT talk trash behind my back. They need to either talk to me about it or keep it to themselves and NOT spread around how I'm such a changed and horrible person.
The only person that is giving me the will to live is my boyfriend. I feel bad he has to see me like this. He tells me he knows how I feel, but he doesn't care because he has me. I'd like to say the same, but honestly, it hurts too much. I love him, but the pain won't go away.
I don't know what to do.
At first I wanted to like yell at my "friends" and go rawr! But then as these few days passed I just wanted to forget. But then I can't forget the pain... I see them every day. I think to myself, maybe if I forget, we can all pretend it never happened because I don't want to ruin things even more. But then I tell myself how could I pretend when something like this has happened? My brain goes back and forth...all the time.
I want to thank you for taking the time to read this. I apologize for the length...I really needed to get that out... Please...I need some wise words. (link)
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Dear Hyper,
Hi, I write a column here to, and I really enjoy it. Just the fact that you do that, take the time to help other people, even at your age, makes you special, and don't forget that. I am much older and so I do have the benefit of hindsite.....and the best thing I can tell you is this...be patient. You will find that the friends you make later in life, when you are a young adult, say 21 or so, and working or going to college, those will be the friends that will count. Those will be the friends that would never talk behind your back and will never disrespect you. I think your friends don't measure up to you, and they feel inadequate so they put you down. You are not doing it deliberately, you don't have to. You obviously have a good relationship with your boyfriend, it has mutual respect and that is more important than anything. Your girl friends are probably all without boyfriends or areinthe process of being dumped, or have just been dumped. That is the norm for your age group. You don't fit in because you are more mature and above average. You are going to have a wonderful life. Do not change. just be patient. it willcome, you cannot stop it. You will soon forget about these lousy friends and look back and wonder why you bothered to get so upset. I guarantee it. I wish you well and keep up the good work, and I really hope that you are planning on going to college because you are a smart girl, and you write very well. You have a good heart and can help a lot of people.
Good luck to you
Michele
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I have muscular legs.. but not like uge but like nice and i'm working on my arms but they are fine.. the only thing i don't like is my tummy fat and my fat cheeks... everyone in my family has chubby cheeks... but is there anyway for me to slim down around my waist and loose some fat in my cheeks
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Yes, I think there is. Pick up a copy of the book. Fat to muscle diet. It tells you how to cut fat out of your life. the extra inches on your tummy and face are just fat. I went on this diet and lost 45 lbs. and it was mostly fat. I have a tummy to, and I lost it, (wish I could say it was still gone, but hey, I'm 52, so I just cut myself some slack. I don't look bad for my age though, just got back into the gym myself) Anyway. this diet says no more than 10 grams of fat per day in your diet. read labels, find out which foods do not contain fat and eat all you want of those. So that means no cheese, no red meat, no icecream, no cookies, no chips the only thing I snacked on was pretzels, and low fat popcorn. I switched to skim milk, and ended up liking it. and ate lots of fruits and veggies. It actually improved my health. because it was a balance diet. Salads, but no dressing, or fat free dressing. NO ice cream but you can have popsicles. Low fat or no fat yogurt. Try it, and see what happens.
HOpe it works
Good luck
Michele
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Hi you answered a question that I asked about what I should do about all my "family" problems. I didn't tell you my age last time so I'm 13. Well since I last wrote you I was moved again to another foster "family" well this time nothings different. These people just want the money. The woman is always high and the man is constantly trying to rape me and he beats me when I fight back. I've only been here less than a day and it's already started again. Well I'm not dealing with it this time. I tried looking up that place that you recommended and I'm kind of scared about it. I guess I'm scared of everything now. I met some people here who can hook me up with some stuff. I'm scared to go with them but I'd rather be hight with them then here with these assholes. I think I'm just going to run and keep running until I never hear from people again. I hate people. I think that you are the only good person I've ever talked to. I was hoping that you would be. I just wanted to thank you for that. I really feel comfortable telling you this stuff even though you're a stanger. I don't know why but you just seem really nice. I just want to thank you for trying to help me and for being as nice as I thought you would be. I think I'm just destined to be like my parents. I've seen other 14 year olds and it seems like I'm so much older than them. I don't understand why I feel like that but I just do. I'm going to try to figure out how to get some money and get to my friend's house. No matter what I have to do I'll get there. Her parents are good people and I know that she won't be doing drugs. Thank you again for trying to help me.
Sam (link)
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Dear Sam,
I do hope that you make it to your friends house, and don't say that you will end up like your parents, it does not have to be that way, but it will be hard work. You already know better, and you are strong already, because after everything you have been through, you are still alive, and you said some nice things about me and you didn't have to. I ran away when I was 15, and again at 16, and again at 17, and then at 18 left for good. I was molested by other people, adults, and my parents didn't care. It took a long time. I drank to much and was to easy. I was just looking for someone any one to be nice. And what happened was I just made it easy to be used.
Please don't forget about the covenant house. Go to their web site, you will see stories of kids that they took in and they helped them. They became their families. they helped the kids finish school and stay off drugs. I don't think anyone has to return home if they are abused.
ONe thing, if your friend's mom is nice enough to take you in. You have to be good, and you have to be greatful to her and please please follow the rules of her home. You have been on your own for a long time, and with no one to care about you, you have had a lot of freedom. Your friend's mom will want to take you in to help you, but if she comes to believe that you may be a threat, she will ask you to leave. She won't understand if you have urges to take drugs, she will just think "just say no". And I know it will be hard for you. The covenant house knows who to deal with that. You won't be on your own you will have help every step of the way. And grow up to be happy and self -reliant. I am now. I own my own home, I have a career, and I got an education on my own. I raised to boys, mostly by myself, and they are good kids. 15 and 19, and they drink or take drugs or smoke cigaretts, and yes they are cool. My oldest goes to college and runs the radio station there, he has a rock show. My boys like heavy metal. I just drove my youngest and his friends to a Mudvayne concert. That is how good parents behave. I am so sorry for you. Please don't become like you parents. YOu are a sweet girl and deserve a good life. You'll just have to get it on your own, and you will have to work hard.
It will all be worth it. Thank you for writing and letting me know how you are doing. You can write again if you like.
Michele
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does having sex in a pool lessen your chances or getting pregnant? (link)
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NO is does not lessen your chances. I hope it is not too late.
Michele
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I want to gain more muscle and tone up my body. Already, i'm 5'3'', weigh 100 pounds and i am 13. I want to do exercises that will tone up my body in my areas of my arms, stomach(abs), butt, thighs and calves. I want to notice an extreme improvment in the next 5 weeks. I want an exercise that will tighten my butt and thighs extremly with out making them larger or look to musculer. For the stomach and arms, i want an exercise that tones my stomach fast and quick, along with my arms that won't decrease and burn off the fat on my breast. I'm also up for sertain healthy foods that will help!! Also, are there any foods out there, or herbs, that will make my breast larger? I'm only a 32AA. Thank-you for the help (link)
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Time will make your breast larger, you are only 13. So be patient. If you want to tone your body muscles, but not look to muscular, then you use a weight that is comfortable and do repetative movement. To build muscles you use heavy weights that become difficult to lift by the 8th rep, but then you lift at least two more time to feel the burn. So you can use something like cans of beans, if you don't have any hand weights. I can't explain here all the exercises that you should be doing. It would take to long and it is better to look at pictures try ediets.com on the web. they have sections on exercises and have pictures and info on diet. To gain muscle tone you need to eat protein. If you don't like meat you can try soy or wheat protein shakes. Chicken and turkey are good also. They all won't add fat. But you do need some fat in order to grow, and to form breast, and you also need calcium. Which you can find in cheese and in green leafy vegetables. But get started and work out at least four times a week and in five weeks you should see a difference.
Michele
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There is this guy i like. lets call him k. but like 5 other girls do too. But this might sound like something everyone would say, but i've liked k the longest. one of my friends, lets call her r, who also likes k started liking him after me and when k found out we both liked him, he told my other friend, s, he liked both of us back. now that was a while ago. then r, went out with someone totally different, we'll call him a. but then a broke up with r like 2 weeks later and r started liking k again. now all this time, i've liked k. NOW, my other friend, L, likes k also!!! but i've talked to both of them and my friend r says that even though she likes k, she knows how much i do and that i could have him. i guess. then L told me that she knows how long i've liked k and that she knows how it feels to not get the one that you want and to watch someone else have him. (thats a different story). but then if i get k, i'll feel really bad for all the others who like him, even though i've been waiting forever to have him, even before i knew anyone else liked him. please help. i dont know what to do.
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Isn't it up to "K" who he decides to like?
Michele
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i have got a drama script to lern for this thursday and i have tried everything to lern it,i think i know ity but i go on stage and i forget it. and i dont know what to do. we haev been staying afta school till 8-9 clock in the evenning,now the drama techer is having a massive go at me, i ended up crying cos i was so frustraiting. anyone got a special way to lern it, i ll neeed your advice soon plse guys xx (link)
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Learn one line at a time as if it were a poem or a song. Say the first line over and over, until you know it, then add the second line. It is the same way that you learn the songs that you like. Don't you know all the words to the songs you like? Even the ones that aren't your favorite anymore, I'll bet you still remeber the words. And no, it is not easier because you like the song and don't like the drama script. The exercise of remembering is the same. You just think it's harder because you don't like the script. so forget than, and memorize the script. Just like it is a song that you want to learn.
Michele
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Man, I feel stupid asking questions on this thing, but anyway...kind of a two-part question here.
First, I had a pretty big crush on a guy friend of mine...but I found out that he was dating someone else. I was kinda sad about it, but I was okay with it -- UNTIL the weekend later where he was flirting with me like crazy, and I know it was because his girlfriend wasn't there. I don't think the guy knows it, but it really hurt me, especially cause I'd just found out about his GF...and, well, even though it was a month ago, I'm still pretty ticked. Should I talk about it or should I just let it go?
Second, it's stupid, but I've never had a boyfriend and I'm starting to feel really bad about it, especially because all my friends seem to be hooking up -- I don't really want to date right now, but I wouldn't mind just finding a couple of guys I can flirt with and hang out with just so I can feel a little better about myself. (This, along with all the stuff above about the jerk-guy, has left me feeling like the Dateless Monster from Hell.) Any ideas? (link)
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I didn't date a lot a your age either and I felt the same way. But know that I am older, and I met men instead of boys. they are much nicer. Even though men used to be boys, some of them do grow up. That guy sounds like a jerk. Good think you weren't his girlfriend or you are the one he would have been cheating on. As far as flirting, I don't see why you can't flirt with anyone you want. Flirting is fun. But just go slow if someone wants you to be their girlfriend. Start out as friends, and take the time to get to know him, so you don't end up being cheated on. It does get better honey. Hang in there.
Michele
PS when I went to my high school reunion, all the girls in school that used to be the most popular and always had boyfriends....turned out to be loosers and barflys. It really opened up my eyes.
M
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I am a 27 year old female. I don't know what to do. I dated someone for 7 years and we broke up. I got married and the ex and I avoided each other for a long time. Then one day we see each other and he starts unloading how bad he feels for what happened with us and that he got hurt by a girl and realized how much he hurt me. Well, I felt I would have the opportunity to unload and now, he won't talk to me. I don't feel I can truely move on with my life. He is all I think about. Please help. (link)
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You are thinking about him because you didn't get to unload, and we always feel "unfinished" when we don't get to tell our side of the story. But I;ll be he feels a lot better, maybe he was carrying that around all those years too. I think it is a waste of time and energy to spend time and worry thinking about someone who is not thinking about you. When I divorced my ex, I was the bad guy in the eyes of his family. they hated me. I never got to tell them how awful he was, and he certainly didn't volunteer the information. I realized that I needed to spend my energy and thoughts on putting my life back together and did not have time to worry about other people's opinions of me. I knew the truth.
I got on with my life...and low and behold about 10 years later, they realize what a jerk he is, and befriend me. In the end, I got to tell them the truth, and they were in more of a position to hear in. and believe me. So be patient. If you are right, you will get your chance.
Michele
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I am 27 years old 3 kids and maried for almost 10 years.Ok this is the situation my ex from bak middle school is good frien with my sister and myself.WE started talking or a little bit like friens thats all.Even though i think he still cares for me more than just a friend.Now this the problem my huban found out that h calls me and we talked,and he thinks tht i hav somenthing going on with him.I try to explain him that nothing like that that we are just friends an he not understanding.He even thinking divorce because he thinks that i have somenthing mor than
just friend.I need help.Ihave tryed to explained him that it i nothing like that,that i will never o suh thing.He does not believe me.What could i do to making understand that love him an that he means the world to me.PLEASE HELP!
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Well you have lost your husband's trust. no matter how innocently it may be on your part. It's his feelings of trust and if he doesn't trust you now, it can't be helped immediately. If you mean what you say, then you have to cut all ties with the old friend from school, and just be there for your husband. I hope that he won't be so stupid to break up a family with three small kids, just for his ego. I think he is just blowing off steam. Divorce is not easy and very expensive. But it is time for all to calm down and you have got to earn back his trust, it will take some time. I think deep in his heart he knows that nothing happened, after all after 10 years he should know you, but he is angry and i can't blame him. and he wants to be sure that you don't do something like this again. Some husbands can tolerate their wives having male friends,and some cannot. yours I guess, cannot. so if you mean what you say, then take the time and be patient, and he will come around again.
Michele
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One of my friends has tried to comitte suicide twice before and i am afraid she will do it again it terifies me what should i do. (link)
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Is she willing to talk to anyone? I mean a stranger but a professional? Did you ever hear of covenant house? They take in runaways. For keeps. They help all kids, from all over, for any reason. Especially if they are suicidal. they have a hot line. free phone call 24 hours a day. call 1-800-999-9999. I hope your friend is willing to call them and just talk. They will let her know that she is not the only one who feels this way. there are a lot of kids like her and for good reason. What are you parent's thinking for God's sake. If nothing else, please tell her this. suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem
Michele
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15/f
I've been told i have possible moderate to severe depression. I'm not allowed to see a counsler or go on meds. My family does not believe in it. lately. i've been feeling horrible. like i wish i had the gun, wish i didnt have to wake up. i've talked to the school counsler a little. my friend took my down there. but i have trouble talking about this to an adult a lot. i never really believed i could have actual depression. just always thought i was a pansy. how can i stop getting so upset? Also, i havent been able to sleep a lot and the exhaustion is adding to my sorrow. i dont know what to do. now its affecting those i love most. even my bf is starting to notice things i wish he wouldnt. how can i talk to my parents about this? or the school counsler?
ps. i use to cut and attempt sucide but i got over that. but now im finding i want to start agian. n its hard not to fall back into the same old hole that it took me so long to get out of. (link)
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Well, I would be hesitant to put you on medication also, if I were your parent. Drugs would be a last resort, but I would be trying other things. a more natural approach. Vitamins and herbs have done wonders with depression. And they are widely prescribed in Europe. Ask you parents if you can take some natural supplements. See if they will take you to a nutritionist. No harm there. The herbal supplements that have been successful in treating mild to moderate depression are
St John's Wort
5HTP
Noni Juice
and I believe there are others. Why not suggest his. Hey, type in your search window.....NATURAL CURES FOR DEPRESSION or NATURAL APPROACH TO DEPRESSION or TREATING DEPRESSION NATRUALLY, or just look up St. John's Wort. (wort means plant)
and see what comes up. If you find something interesting, print it out and give it to your parents to read
I hope this helps.
Michele
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