TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
I missed my period for a week now and i took the test and it showed positive. I cannot have the baby how do i get an abotion without my parents knowing?

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey,
You must be in a very tight and stressful situation right now. I am not sure about the laws in Florida, but you can call planned parent hood about if it is legal or not for you to have one. Their number is 800-230-7526 and their website is www.plannedparenthood.com. Planned Parenthood is totally confidential and is full of highly trained staff members, they can answer any questions or concerns that you have. And you can always call us if you want to talk about anything that is going on as well. Our number is 310-855-4673 and we are on everyday from 6 to 10 pm pacific standard time.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
im 16 years old and im pregnant, im not sure what to do, the father said he will be there for ever and always and i believe him but i dont know how to tell my parents or how i should deal with all of this?? can you please help me??

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey, it sounds like you're scared and feeling stressed out about this. I'm really glad that you're not alone; it's really great that you have someone by your side during this difficult time. Have you talked to the father about telling your parents? Maybe he has a good idea about how to approach telling your parents, like doing it together with him. Maybe there's someone else you trust, like a doctor or someone that you could tell and they could help you tell your parents. Planned Parenthood could also be helpful and may be able to give you resources. Their number is (613) 241 4474 and their website is www.ppfc.ca. I encourage you to call or live chat with us at TEEN LINE, if you want more help and want to talk to someone about this: (310) 855-4673. We're open from 6-10pm PST every day. I really hope that you get through this.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
i think that my best friend might be pregnent. Her mom and my mom dont know. What should i do? I dont want to loose her as a friend but i dont want her to get hert by her boyfriend if he decides to leave her.

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey, Thanks for emailing TEEN LINE. It sounds like you're really concerned about your friend who you believe might be pregnant and you care so much about her well being. Has your friend taken a pregnancy test? She can be more sure if whether she is pregnant or not if she takes a pregnancy test or sees a doctor. Would you consider going to buy a pregnancy test with her? This might help, knowing she has support with her. In case she is pregnant, how would you feel about discussing with her how to talk to her parents or boyfriend? You can also contact Planned Parenthood, a confidential center for teens. They will not contact parents and they offer free birth control, counseling, and abortions. You can call them at 1-800-230-7526 and they can refer you to a center in your city. Feel free to call TEEN LINE at 310-855-4673. We are open from 6-10pm PST, seven days a week.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
Look, I'm 15 and I just had an abortion. My ex-boyfriend had a really bad temper, so any time we would even kiss he would like get into it. I hate him for everything he did to me and what he put me through. To make it even worse, I wanted to keep my baby, but didnt cause I was afraid of my parents. They are keeping locked inside the house and I have no where to turn. I get head aches all the time and all i want to do is sleep and stay home. I have never put myself first and probobally never will, its how i grew up. How do i handle this?

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey, I'm really glad you decided to contact us here at TEEN LINE. It sounds like your going through a lot and it sounds really hard. Do you have anybody like a friend or a counselor that you would feel comfortable talking to about this? Having an abortion can be pretty traumatic and it might help to talk to somebody who knows you and the situation personally. I'm really glad that you decided to talk to us and I really encourage you to call. Our number is 310-855-4673, we're open every night from 6-10 PST. Thanks,

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
me and my 16 year old boyfriend want to get pregnet because we want to stay together but i am going to have to move haome in 3 months to my moms and i dont want to go back to her house because she beats me and the pregnatsy is what should keep from going home. but thats not the only resion. i have been pergnet 2 and lost my kids both times do to gang violence and i want to have a kid. i am already worki9ng two jobs and takeing parenting class's. what esl should i do?

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey! Thanks for contacting TEEN LINE. It sounds like you are going through a lot right now with your situation. I am curious if you have had time to think about all the consequences that you might face as a teenage mom? It might be helpful for you to call Planned Parenthood 800 576 5544. They can help you and your boyfriend by providing more information about the life-time commitment of having a child. Also, have you ever though about talking to an adult that you trust to talk about some of your issues, such as problems with your mom? I can imagine how overwhelmed you must be feeling. I am worried about whether or not you are safe. I can give you the number for National Run Away Switchboard, in case you need a place to stay. Here is there number: 800 621 4000, it is open 24/7. I can see how hard this all must be for you. I want to encourage you to feel free to call TEEN LINE from 6-10PST at 310. 855. 4673.

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