Q. My parents are sending me to a therapist. My family doctor thinks it would help me with my social anxiety. IÎÞëÊÓÆµ™m afraid to go. What if the therapist tells my parents what I say? I donÎÞëÊÓÆµ™t want anyone to know what bothers me. Will my friends know? Will my teachers know? I really donÎÞëÊÓÆµ™t want ...
When is the right age for sex?
Q. WhenÎÞëÊÓÆµ™s the right age to have sex? IÎÞëÊÓÆµ™m going into high school in a few weeks, and I havenÎÞëÊÓÆµ™t done it. Actually, I havenÎÞëÊÓÆµ™t even kissed someone. IÎÞëÊÓÆµ™m pretty sure IÎÞëÊÓÆµ™m not ready for sex ÎÞëÊÓÆµ“ the thought gives me equal amounts of excitement and anxiety. My ...
Q. Tell me how to set boundaries and keep them. I have trouble saying no to friends, for one thing. I also canÎÞëÊÓÆµ™t seem to keep my mouth shut ÎÞëÊÓÆµ“ I overshare in person and online. Finally, I put up with being put down by friends. They say itÎÞëÊÓÆµ™s all a joke, but it doesnÎÞëÊÓÆµ™t feel funny to me. I ...