TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
Ok so i went to the doctor to get treated for gonnorhea and then i found out im pregnant. there's no way im telling my parents. they already found out that i... cut myself...do drugs...and was bulimic. so i dont really want them knowing this cause im already the bad daughter compared to my perfect sister. i told the father and most of my friends and its starting to show. what should i do??

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Thanks for contacting TEEN LINE, it really sounds like you're going through a lot right now. First of all, it might be a good idea for you to call planned parenthood. They can dicuss the options you have regarding your pregnancy and also help you organize a plan on what you are going to do. You could keep the baby, give it up for adoption, or get an abortion. Planned Parenthood also can also help you with sexual safety information. The national number is (800) 230-7526.

It sounds like such a scary thing to tell your parents about your pregnancy. If your parents were to find out, do you have any idea what you would do or say to them? Do you have anyone, a close friend, the father, or even your sister, that could help support you during this process? It's not going to be easy to hide the fact that you are pregnant.

You also mentioned that you cut, do drugs, and were bulimic. This sounds like a lot to cope with and dangerous, especially while you're pregnant. Have you ever tried talking to anyone, like a trusted adult or school counselor, about everything that's going on? Also, have you ever talked to a therapist? If not, therapy could provide an outlet to help you work through the what you're going through and give you support. If you're interested, you could talk to a school counselor or family doctor about finding a therapist or google a local counseling. Since you are in trouble they can most likely see you without your parents knowing.

Also, feel free to call TEEN LINE at (310) 855-HOPE (4673) or try our Live Chat. We are open everyday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. PST.
~ a teen listener