TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
My family argues alot and i'm always the one trying to fix everything. I get really depressed whenever they argue and i never tell anyone. When my dad left us, i was depressed. All i remember is my mom and dad arguing and me and my sister upstairs crying. Now, my mom and _____(stepdad) argue and all it does is bring back those memories. I'm afraid that Jim is going to leave us and there's nothing i can do about it. I'm always depressed when it happens and I dont know what to do about it. What can I do?

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey thanks for contacting us here at TEEN LINE. It sounds like you are in a really overwhelming situation. It must be really stressful to be dealing with all the arguing and all of the bad memories involving your dad. I wonder if you have tried talking to a friend about everything that is going on. Maybe even talking to your mom about these feelings or another family member? Or also a school counselor may help? It may help to have support and someone to talk to during a time like this. If you would like to talk to a teen, I want to encourage you to call or chat with us here at TEEN LINE. We are open from 6 to 10pm PST and our number is (310) 855-2673.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
I need help, there's this girl I like and she might like me back but in my class you get bugged non-stop, to the point where you get bullied. There's been couples in my class before and they got bugged alot. It's either I get something that's been bugging me for over two years off my chest or forget it. I've known her as a friend, she's funny, and am even getting to the point where I think I love her. But people say it's dumb to love somebody at my age. But I beg to differ. I'm very loving and I think I made my point of loving her. It's just I don't think I have anyone to talk to.

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey, thank you for emailing TEEN LINE. Sounds like your feeling confused and maybe a bit lonely. Sometimes it's hard to talk to someone your age about a more mature topic, and that can be frustrating. If you think it's a good idea, you might want to get to know her better so that you can decide what you want to do. If you don't have a friend to talk to about this, you can call us at 310 855 4673 from 6 to 10 pm PST. You can also chat online with us during that same time.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
Me and my boyfriend just had a baby a month ago, but we have been having trouble talking or communicating with eachother. We argue about everything and anything. We have broken up and gotten back together too many times. How can we fix this situation to help communicate better between us for the baby's sake?

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey, thanks for contacting us at TEEN LINE. It sounds like you really care about the communication that you and your boyfriend share. Having a baby as a teen can be really stressful. One of the things that you can do in order to improve the communication is to seek couples counseling. That can help you calmly talk to each other and let each other know how you feel. Also, it might help to have a support system. Can you talk to your parents or a close friend about what you are going through? You can always call us at TEEN LINE at 800-852-8336. We're open from 6-10pm pst. Hope to hear from you.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
i am having an issue with my best friend and girl I love. She is a very special girl and I've known her since I was 10. We've had off and on relationships for the past few years. My issue is that she is addicted to wecamming with older men. She lies about her age and tells false stories. She eventually will expose herself to people between 19 and 40 years old. And she is so young. It is breaking my heart and I don't know what to do. I've already confronted her and long story short she promised that she would stop. But I am having suspicions that she has continued doing it after a few days. I really need help on this one

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hi, I'm glad you e-mailed us here at TEEN LINE.
It sounds like you are very concerned for this girl who you love and is also your best friend. It must be difficult watching her do this to herself. I'm glad to hear that you confronted her. I'm wondering if you feel hopeless trying to stop her from doing this to herself. Have you thought about talking to her parents? From what you've said, it really seems like what she is doing is affecting you greatly. Do you think that talking to someone else about this, maybe a friend, or someone you trust like an adult or a teacher can help ? You can always call or chat with us here at TEEN LINE from 6pm to 10pm PST at 800-852-8336 or www.teenlineonline.org.

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TEEN QUESTION/PROBLEM:
is it ok for me a 15 years old to date a 18 year old?

TEEN LINE WROTE:
Hey, thanks for emailing us here at TEEN LINE. It sounds like you're questioning your situation. I wonder if you are confused, or maybe worried about its consequences? Depending on where you live, there could be laws relevant to your ages, which could make certain aspects of your relationship illegal. What is often the most important factor, is that you are safe and comfortable with your relationship, and should not be pressured into anything. Maybe talking to someone who you trust, like a responsible friend or parent could help you decide what is best for you. Also, I want you to feel free to call us here at TEEN LINE every night from 6 to 10 pm PST at 310-855-4673. Good luck!

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