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.

a TEEN LINE teen

TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
my boyfriend and i were playing around but never actually have intercourse. his penis was around my vagina. after that day of joking around, i received my period for that month and it lasted about 6 days just like normal. since then it has been about a month and 6 days but i have not received my period yet...would you say im pregnant? i am afraid to go purchase a pregnancy test because i live with my mother. what advice can you give me?

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Thanks for emailing TEEN LINE. I can understand why you might be confused and nervous in your situation. It IS possible to get pregnant from fooling around, even without having intercourse. However, since you got your period for that month and now are late, it sounds like you are unsure. There is someplace you can go, called Planned Parenthood that can answer any questions you have about sex and even give you a pregnancy test. There are Planned Parenthood locations all over and if you call them they can help you locate one near you. Their number is (800) 230-7526. You can also always call us here at TEEN LINE. Our number is (310) 855-4673 and we are open everyday from 6-10 pm. We are always here to listen.

a TEEN LINE teen