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Maryjopodgurski

Q. I’ve wanted to be an attorney and then go into politics. My grades and test scores are outstanding. After last week’s SCOTUS rulings, I question my goals. I read each case carefully. There are so many problems, not only with the majority rulings but also with one of the cases. How can ...

Adolescents’ bodies mature at own pace

Q. When will I ever get my period? I’m the only person left in my friend group without it. In fact, most of my friends got theirs two years ago. I hate this. My body isn’t changing either. Is something wrong with me?<em>– 14-year-old</em>Q. Why did I start my ...

Q. Do you think my mom and dad are getting a divorce? They fight all the time. My dad moved out a week ago. My mom won’t talk about him. I called my dad, and he acted like nothing was wrong. What happens if my dad doesn’t come back like he said he would when I called him?I asked my mom if ...

Learn from past relationship and move on

Q. Is it possible to move on from a relationship without regrets? I ended a year-long relationship with a person I still admire and respect. He just wasn’t right for me. People say you can be friends after a breakup, but we tried it and I felt uncomfortable. That’s when he said it to me. He ...

Q. My mom and my gram are constantly fighting about me. I never knew my dad and my mom was young when I was born, so we’ve lived with my gram all my life. Then my granddad died and it’s just the 3 of us. At first, I think my gram was a lot of help to my mom. Mom went to college and became a ...

Q. We’re having to make a hard decision about our dog. She’s only 9 but has been suffering from health issues for years and they are now suggesting the medicines will no longer work. She’s in a lot of pain. I feel we must make the most humane decision for her. I read “Nonnie Talks About ...