Teenagers & Hope

I'm 16. A guy got me to send nudes to him. I have a boyfriend and the guy had a girlfriend. I feel like the worst person ever the people that do know about it forgave me and consoled me,...

17. I’ve been feeling abandoned by a family member how do I heal and feel happy again I’ve tried to heal and be happy again but it’s just not working no matter what I do? ~ Trying to heal Dear...

16, almost 17. why is getting gender affirmation care so difficult in Utah? why can't i just be happy? Dear friend, I understand that getting gender affirmation care can be challenging in Utah, and it can be disheartening to feel...

I've been fighting suicidal thoughts for the past couple years. Everyone I talk to just says 'Dont'. I'm not allowed to get therapy or counseling so I've just been holding on to hope that it'll get better while it's only...

I notice that I have some narcissistic traits. What do I do? ~ A pretend narcissist Dear pretend narcissist, I'm glad you're taking the first step towards self-awareness and growth by recognizing that you have a few narcissistic traits. (Often times I...

I've been called out of control. I don't really care. My parents(divorced) aren't around much, and they don't even care. I have fun though. I always have a party to go to and friends to hang out with. Yet, I feel so...

Hey Jason. I'm 17 and I'm struggling with a lot of things. I'm trying to figure out who I am and what I want to do with my life. I'm also trying to figure out how to fit in. I'm feeling...

17. I've been feeling really overwhelmed lately. I have a lot of responsibilities, like school, sports, and taking care of my family, and I don't know how to manage it all. I feel like I'm failing at everything and it's...

Dear Jason, I'm a 16 year old girl and I've been feeling really down lately about my body. I look around at all the girls at my school and they seem to have the perfect bodies. I've tried to lose...

14 here, and I'm overwhelmed with school. I have too many assignments and tests and I can't keep up. I'm constantly stressed and I feel like I'm not doing well enough. At least my parents make me feel that way. I want...

Dear Jason, I'm a 15 and I'm struggling with my self-esteem. I feel like I don't fit in with my friends or other students my age and I'm constantly comparing myself to others. I see my friends succeeding and getting recognition...

I'm 17 and I just lost a friend. We used to be so close, but lately it seems like we're growing apart. I don't know what to do, I feel like a part of me is missing. I don't understand...

Dear Jason, I'm a 16-year-old girl and I'm feeling lost. I have so many dreams and aspirations, but I just don't know how to make them a reality. I feel like I'm constantly being told what to do and what's...