Q.I just graduated from high school with honors. I’m not from your state, but I read your column online because my aunt is from there, and got me started. I like it! Last week’s column made me think. The peer educators sound like they have it together. I don’t. I really didn’t like high ...
I’ve never coached a championship season in sports, although I was a cheerleading adviser at JFK School for four years. I can imagine how it feels to support a team through an award-winning season and say goodbye to your best players! This year’s graduating class includes some dynamite Peer ...
Q.Last week, I was diagnosed with a bladder infection. It was the worst pain I’ve ever felt. My mom took me to the doctor and all when I started crying because it hurt so bad. They gave me an antibiotic and it felt better in about two days. So, why am I turning to you? Because my stepdad is ...
Q.Let me say up front that I really don’t have any bad feelings about LGB teens. Not at all. I just am troubled about something that happened. There’s this really, really great girl who is my best friend. We’ve been friends since like the second grade. I’m definitely straight, so ...
Q:This isn’t exactly a question but more like a comment. I’d still like it if you would print it. I was a little nervous before I took your class. I wasn’t sure I wanted to learn about sex, but my mom made me take it. I was pleasantly surprised. I learned about growing up. That was good. ...
Q:How do I overcome being shy and not liking to talk to people?<em>15-year-old</em><strong>Mary Jo’s response:</strong> Many people feel shy at some point in their lives; when shyness holds a person back from enjoying life, it can become ...
