Q.I just had a birthday. My mom said what she says every year on my birthday: “This is the day you ruined my life.” She says I was a mistake. Am I?–14-year-old<span class="Text_Name_Bold">Mary Jo response:</span> You are not a mistake. You are worthy, you are ...
The topic of suicide has permeated my conversations with parents and young people since the series “13 Reasons Why” was released. Here is a vintage column on suicide from Sept. 10, 2006. I also will host an educational discussion called “13 Reasons Why Teens Matter” at 6 p.m. Monday, ...
Q.I loved your column on “13 Reasons Why”. Could you also address the slut-shaming in the series? If Justin hadn’t lied about Hannah, the whole snowball of her misery wouldn’t have started. I’m tired of guys lying about what girls do. Why do they get away with that?– ...
Q. My daughter is 15 and wants to watch “13 Reasons Why” on Netflix. She’s dealt with depression in the past. I’m afraid to let her watch it. I know it’s about suicide. What do you think?<span class="Text_Name_Bold">Mary Jo response:</span> Your question is ...
Here’s a question/response from April 9, 2007. Ten years! I could answer this type of question at least three times a month (and I do, privately). Follow up – this young woman was not pregnant.Q: My period is late and I’m worried that I might be pregnant. Sometimes I don’t have a period ...
Q.Help me with procrastination. I’m horrible at deadlines. I tell myself I work best under pressure, but I know that’s a lie. I simply put things off. Last week was spring break. I didn’t go away like many of my college friends. I went home to “catch up” on back work. Now, here I am, ...
