Q.I had you for class in the 1990s and I am still asking you questions! I’m not married and have no children. My brother has one son who matters a great deal to me. He’s a great kid. Bright, takes all the AP classes, wonderful athlete, just 16. I know I’m a little biased in his behalf, ...
Q. My mom says I have low self-esteem. I say it’s hard to feel good about myself when she’s always putting me down. Actually, I don’t tell her that, but I want to. My older sister is always better than me. I hear it all the time. Why can’t you be like your sister? My mom says this ...
Q. My first year of college went fast and well. I have a great GPA, made a lot of friends, and surprised myself by adjusting beautifully. In short, I loved college. I’m home for the summer. I love my family, but they are so overprotective. I was only home for holidays since last August, which ...
Q. What is the best way to get through puberty?<em>–12-year-old</em><strong>Mary Jo’s Response:</strong> What a great question!You’re wise to strategize ways to make a potentially challenging life event smoother.First, remember your ...
Q. Nothing ever changes (in response to Tuesday’s shooting in Texas)<em>– 14-year old</em><strong>Mary Jo’s response:</strong> I put aside the column I wrote this week. Traditionally, I write on Sunday and our peer educators give me ...
Q. When your boyfriend wants to do sexual things and you say no, then they get mad and guilt you into it, is it bad to not want to talk about it with anyone? I think about it a lot and I just want it to go away. I feel sad all the time. <em>– ...
