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Post by Michaelangelo on Sept 2, 2002 14:23:16 GMT -5
Okay, so Mike has a plan. A new, innovative idea. (Whoo.) I don't have too many problems in my life--I'm a happy gal...so I thought maybe I'd start a thread where I could give advice. My friends say I give good advice, so I figured it was worth a try.
So...does anyone have any issues I can help with? Anyone, anyone?
Love,
~Mike
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Post by Michaelangelo on Sept 3, 2002 21:58:03 GMT -5
Dude, totally missing the point of my thread. *sigh* Hold on, I'll come to your thread in a second.
Love,
~Mike (the un-helpful)
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tam
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Post by tam on Sept 12, 2002 14:04:29 GMT -5
I need advice on how to help a friend!  My friend, Monica, and her older sister are fairly new to this area. Thing is, Monica (and her sis) smokes and drinks... and a whole lot of other stuff too... And she's only 13 by the way  Her and her mate, Shane smoke and stuff, they think they're cool but they don't get that we all don't! She is a rebell... the one who fights with the teachers and dyes her hair etc. Lots of ppl don't like her but she's cool and she doens't pressure us into joining her but sh'es ruining her body and her life! Her parents are pretty 'messed up' though... They fight a lot and let Monica and her sis get up to all this stuff. I could tell our guidance counselor but I know Mon'd get bummed with me. She has been banned from certain friends houses because the parents don't like her. How do we help her or can't we?  |
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Post by Michaelangelo on Sept 20, 2002 18:27:38 GMT -5
Hm. Thing is, Tam, do you know if she wants help? 'Cause honestly, honey, you can't help anyone who doesn't want to be helped. But I would recommend you ask her. Do it privately--she might feel pressured to be "rebelliously rude" (you understand, right?) if you do it in front of her other rebel friends. Talk to her one-on-one and tell her you like her a lot, and you want to stay friends, but you want to make sure she's healthy and what not. Ask her if there's anything you can do. If she says no, tell her you'll be there if she changes her mind. If she says yes...well there ya go! Introduce her to some of your *calmer* friends...help her stop smoking (support is the key)...etc. And feel good--you just helped a friend!
Love,
~Mike
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