TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
this woman named N______ is trying to seduce me for 2 months now(she went in my room three times while i was sleeping when she gets drunk she tries to hump me and she tries to make me give her massages in her room), she is a tenet of my mothers house, she is violent with every person in the house and will not leave, she harrases everyone including me. i called the police but they will do nothing about it, i dont know what to do...should i get a restraining order or something?

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey, thanks for emailing us here at TEEN LINE. It seems like your confused about how to handle the situation with this abusive woman. Her actions seem totally unacceptable. Under no circumstances should they be tolerated. Have you talked to your mother about what has been happening? If you feel like getting a restraining order is the right thing to do, then by all means call the police and request one. It sounds like this woman needs to leave your mom's house because of her harassment towards you and all the other members of the house. If you don't have any support in the family you can also call the Department of Children and Family Services at 800-540-4000 or even talk to a school counselor. If you want to talk about it more, you can call us at 800-852-8336, our lines are open from 6 to 10 pm, pacific standard time, every night of the week

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
There is a boy at my school who has been sexually harassing me. Its been going on for awhile. He passes notes to me in class asking me if he can touch my boobs, have sex after school, and asking sexual questions. Hes gone far to the point of forcing me through peer pressure and touching me in class during videos the teacher would show the class. Hes done it almost all year but this time I managed to get prove. I know I should tell the school, my mom, and other important people but He scares me and I fear if I tell he'll hurt me. What should I do?

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey, thank you so much for contacting us at TEEN LINE. It's a huge step for you to do that and it's extremely important that you came to someone about what's been going on. It's completely understandable why you would be scared of this guy because of what he's put you through. I also understand why you maybe wouldn't want to talk to someone about it like your parents or the school because he's intimidating you but I would strongly recommend you to especially because you have proof that he's been doing this. It's really not right that he does that to you in class, I'm sure that makes you feel scared to even go to class but that is why you should talk to someone. I would also strongly recommend you to call us at TEEN LINE so we could maybe help you come up with a plan of something to say to your parents or the school. You could also talk to your friends about it because they would probably be able to help you out as well. We are open every day from 6-10 p.m. PST and our number is (310)-855-4673. Please call us if you need to talk or anything.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
today my parents found out that i'm being sexually abused, they found out by looking though my room and they found a letter because i like to write and i got really mad, and i feel like cutting myself tonight, i really know that i shouldn't but i really have an urge that says that i MUST.

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey, thanks for contacting us at TEEN LINE. I am so sorry that you were going through a hard time and being abused like that. It's very understandable that you would be upset or maybe scared that your parents found out about how you are being sexually abused but I'm concerned about how you want to cut because it is very dangerous. Would you be willing to try talking to a school counselor or maybe even friends or family friends? They might be able to help you talk to your parents or even stop cutting. It's really great that you like to write...maybe when you feel like cutting or when you are feeling upset you could try writing or maybe other hobbies that you enjoy. They might help you get through some of the things that are upsetting you and making you want to cut. Another thing that you could try doing when you are feeling this way is the 24 hr. self-injury hotline called Safe Alternatives. The number for that is 1-(800)-366-8288 or visit the website at www.selfinjury.com. You could also always call us at TEEN LINE, we are open every night from 6-10 p.m. PST and the number is (800)-852-8336.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
Ok, I kinda have a long story...When I was 11, my step-dad (I've never met my real dad) started molesting me. It went on until I was 13, when my mom and step-dad divorced. I had to live with him during the summer while my mom sorted things out but he didn't touch me during that time (probably because we lived with his sister and there were a lot of people around). Last year...around September or November, I told my Aunt(my moms sister) about my step-dad because she had been molested and she understood. The police got involved and there was even a story in the newspaper (My identity kept private). Anyway, what my step-dad did has really depressed me. I've been cutting nearly 4 times a week. I think about suicide ALL the time. On top of that, my mom is pressuring me to get an honors diploma next year in high school when I know for sure I couldnt do that! I've been having dreams about my step-dad every night. I wake up crying and can't sleep. I've attempted suicide before (only my best friend knows about that) and I've planned on doing it again (but I haven't). I basically raised my sisters as I was growing up because my mom was either never home or when she was, forced me to care for them. Sometimes she was drunk, but not often. I also think I'm bisexual (I have a boyfriend right now, though) and I know for sure my family won't accept me. I've had a girlfriend but I was so scared my family would figure it out I dumped her. My family jokes about gay and bisexuals all the time and it's offensive to me. I've talked to my school counselor (about everything, not just the bi part) but it didn't help. My mom won't put me on depression meds because she doesn't think I'm depressed..."it's just a phase"..."everyone goes through this"...honestly, I just want to end my life....but I know it's not the best solution. I did have a journal to write in once, and it really helped! But my mom read it and now I can't even write anymore...I just feel so hopeless...

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey, thanks so much for coming to TEEN LINE. It sounds like you are really going through a lot right now and are understandably overwhelmed. It must have been really scary what your step dad did, and especially recently when the police got involved; that must have brought back emotions you hadn't felt since it happened. It really worries me that you said you have attempted suicide and are planning to do it again; however i think you are completely right when you said it is not the best solution. Just in case you are ever feeling suicidal and need someone to talk to, you can call the Suicide Prevention Hotline at (877)727-4747. Suicide is not the answer to everything that is going on in your life, and even though it might feel like you can't handle it, it sounds like you really have a lot of people around you that care about you. Have you ever tried talking to anyone about how you have been feeling? I think it might feel really good to just let it all out. Do you maybe have a counselor (inside or outside of school) or maybe a close relative you would feel comfortable talking to? You said you told your best friend that you attempted suicide, do you think you might want to talk to her? Im sure that being bisexual in a family that isn't as tolerant of that is really hard. You might want to try checking out the Trevor line website, it is a crisis line for gay, lesbian, and bisexual teens. Their website is www.thetrevorhelpline.org. It sounds like writing in a journal really helped, but you said you aren't allowed to anymore. Have you thought about writing in a journal at school and maybe keeping it there? Or maybe you can talk to a teacher or school counselor about maybe keeping it with them. Also, playing a sport, listening to music, or finding some kind of creative outlet can be really helpful for clearing your mind and letting your emotions out. I know it must be really scary right now but we are always here to talk if you need someone to listen. We are here from 6 to 10 PST every night at (310)855-4673, i hope you talk to us sometime!

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
I am not a teen-I am the mother of two teenagers. My son came to me tonight-a friend of his had been cutting in the past but she had not done it in months. She told him tonight that she had done it again this week. What should I do? I am extrememly worried. I do not know this girls parents and she has begged my son not to tell anyone. I am afraid for her. I am afraid what will happen if I don't tell her parents and I am afraid I will make things worse for her if I do tell her parents. She has told my son in the past that her dad hates her and she doesn't have anyone to talk to in her family. What do I do?

TEEN LINE WROTE:
hey,
Thank you for emailing TEEN LINE. I can understand why you are worried and confused about what to do. As a teen myself, I can understand why your son's friend does not want anyone to find out about her cutting, especially her parents. I would encourage you to talk to your son about his friend who is in trouble. He can let her know that there are lots of resources out there that she could use to help her stop cutting. One example is this website www.selfinjury.com. It talks about options for self-injury treatment and even has a 24 hour hotline she could call. The number for that helpline is (800) 366-8288. Since she doesn't have anyone in her family to talk to, maybe she could talk to a school counselor. She could also call into TEEN LINE or livechat with us here from our website. We are open 7 days a week, from 6pm-10pm pst, and can be reached at (310) 855-4673.

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