I received two questions from young people of color. Please know these questions are a small indication of how racism is affecting young people. I can only go so far to support these lived experiences. I consulted with two excellent professional therapists and dear friends, Dr. Rueben Brock and ...
Q. I am beyond stressed. My mom said, “You’re so miserable, you’re making the whole house miserable. Call Mary Jo. And make a list of good things in your life.”Well, I called you, but this list thing makes no sense. I did make a list of ...
Since we begin virtual parent/youth puberty classes this week, I thought it might brighten your day to read a few of the questions asked in the What’s Up as You Grow Up? Parent/Youth classes I began in 1984.Q. Can you give me one good reason why my dad had to be with me? This is ...
Q. I need help telling my parents I want to take a gap year. I graduate now – not that anyone is noticing. I’ve been accepted to my first-pick school and was excited, but now I hear rumors they will only open online in the fall. The problem is I don’t learn well online. It’s just not ...
Q. I thought my parents were OK before everything shut down. Now that we’re stuck together 24/7 I can see how stupid they are. Will I be like them when I’m a grown up? I hope not.<em>14-year-old</em><strong>Mary Jo’s ...
Q. I’m a grandma, a mewmaw. Will you still answer my question? I miss my granddaughter so much I can’t stand it anymore. She’s three. She’s delightful. She runs to me when I visit or when she comes to see me, yelling, “There’s my mewmaw!” My best moments in life are when she ...
