TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
is was rapped and never went to the doctor and i just went and now im 18weeks pregnant

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey, Thank you so much for contacting us here at TEEN LINE. You must be in a very difficult position, but we commend you for reaching out to us to gain support and assistance. You’re probably worried about what happened and what may happen in the future and you may be confused on what to do next. We are glad you contacted us; this is a great place to start. Since you were raped have you thought about reporting what happened? This is vital to make sure the person who raped you doesn’t do it again. Your safety is essential to us. We would love to help you through this and we invite you to please contact us when you get a chance; our number is (310) 855-4673, we are open everyday from 6-10 p.m. There are also other places you may contact. The Rape Assistance and Awareness Program (303) 329-0031, the Rape Crisis/etc. (888) 778-7091, or the Front Range Counseling Center (303) 993-5800. Also, about the pregnancy please contact Planned Parenthood; they will help you through this; their number is (800)-230-7526. This is a very serious issue and we encourage you to please call the numbers we have provided for you. We are looking forward to hearing from you whenever you get a chance.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
Hello. I turn 18 in a few days and im graduating in a few days. Ive always been a good girl and ive has pride in myself for staying pure for all these years. Before about a week ago i had only kissed 3 guys. Well last week i hung out with this guy and we made out. Then somehow we were both naked and just makin out. And then he said lets have sex and i kept telling him No. Well he didnt listen. So now im completly disguisted with myself. Anywayz i cant tell anyone about this including my parents. It would kill them. And well we didnt really have sex all the way. It was only halfway and he used a condom. I cant really say details cause it happened so fast. He said all i would say was no. And he should have listened to me. Idk what to do. My emotions are so confused because of this event. And the person i have told says i have a chance of being pregnant. And i wanna know what are my chances. Are they very low ? I mean when we were makin out he had no condom on until before he did what he did. Im so confused.

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey Thanks for reaching out to us at TEEN LINE. It sounds like you are feeling powerless and confused. Your right that guy should have listened to you and you did not do anything wrong. If he continued when you said no it is not ok, and is considered rape. Because of this you do have the ability to report him to the police if you feel comfortable. There is no way of knowing if you are pregnant or not without checking. Your friend sounds really wise, you could get checked by a doctor because after having sex whether it is protected or not there is still a chance of getting pregnant or getting an STD. The protection does reduce the risk; however, you never know. To get more information you can also call Planned Parenthood at 800-230-7586 or you can go to www.plannedparenthood.org . You sound really strong for dealing with this and telling others about it. I wonder have you told others besides your friend about this? Maybe you can talk to a family member, a teacher, or a school counselor. We would also love to talk to you about what is going on because it sounds intense. Our number is 310-855-4673 and we are open from 6-10pm PST.

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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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