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My sister is really sensitive and gets easily frustrated at me and my family. She’s also really negative towards herself but I can relate. How should I handle it?

Posted on August 3, 2017 by ConnecTeen

Hi, thank you so much for your question! It shows a lot of courage and wisdom to reach out when you're not sure how to handle something. Situations like these…

I finally asked my parents for help, they offered an online counsellor but that was months ago. What should I do now? I really need the help.

Posted on July 22, 2017 by ConnecTeen

This is a great question, and one that is difficult to answer. When it comes to asking for help, it is different for every person. It takes a lot of…

How should I handle conflict with my friends and family better?

Posted on June 24, 2017 by ConnecTeen

That's is a really great question, recognizing that you need to find a way to deal with conflict better is a very healthy realization. Thank you for asking this! As…

How do you get support when a parent(s), guardian(s), friend(s) do not understand your current situation and you’re afraid to get help without them knowing?

Posted on June 15, 2017 by ConnecTeen

Being in a tough situation can be hard, especially when you do not feel like you have any supports to help you get through the situation. Sometimes all it takes…

Is suicide selfish?

Posted on June 8, 2017 by ConnecTeen

Hey, that’s a really good question, and we’re glad that you reached out to us. Suicide is not easy to talk about, so it’s great that you’re taking that step…

If You Think You’re Beautiful… You’re Right

Posted on May 25, 2017 by ConnecTeen

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Author: Yi-Nuo From as far back as I can remember, my parents have always commented on the appearances of other people. No matter whether the subject of their conversation was…

My grandma has dementia and requires a lot of care but my grandpa refuses to accept any kind of home care or put her in a home and…

Posted on May 23, 2017 by ConnecTeen

we have to take care of my grandma alone which is a huge task. My mom has health problems and is having a terrible time trying to look after two…

How do you contact someone who is not answering their phone and no one knows where they are?

Posted on May 23, 2017 by ConnecTeen

That is a great question, and it can be difficult as to understand how you might respond to the situation. When someone doesn't answer their phone it usually because they…

I always let other people down with my negativity but, I didn’t really mean to hurt their feelings. I used to be positive but, I am not anymore. How do I become positive again?

Posted on April 13, 2017 by ConnecTeen

It is really tough when the people close to you get hurt, and you feel like you're the one causing it. It's also a difficult situation when you feel negative…

I need help with motivation for school, I don’t know how to study well and I feel lazy!

Posted on April 6, 2017 by ConnecTeen

Finding motivation for school can be really difficult. School is tiring, burdensome, and sometimes a scary place to be as a teenager. It’s normal to go through times when you…