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I know a non binary person, how do I respect them? | Ask Sam
So I was at a summer camp and met this very nice person and we quickly became friends. We all got really close me them and three other boys, but how do we all respect them without offending...
Feeling left out on teen dating | Ask Sam
I am 17 years old however I have never been in a relationship. Almost all of my friends have been in relationships and I feel as if its normal for people my age go on dates, make out...
I feel sickened | Ask Sam
i kissed a boy for the first time. i threw up and feel genuinely molested even though i consented multiple times and even brought up the idea. am i in the wrong?
Sixth form | Ask Sam
I've just started sixth form and theres so much homework and revision – We’ve only just started and I already feel like im falling behind - Im so scared that Im not gonna achieve the...
I don’t know if I should blame my parents or myself | Ask Sam
Hi Sam,
I'm a teenager and I've had something on my mind for the last few months.
My mum and dad aren't bad people but they're bad people, and that isn't their fault. They weren't raised...
I want to quit using ChatGPT | Ask Sam
Hi Sam,
For the past years I used to use AI, ever since I was 13 I used AI for fictional roleplays or as a therapist. Even my mother told me to use AI as a therapist (rather than getting...
Royal Navy | Ask Sam
Hi Sam so basically for the past year I've been obsessing over the Royal Navy and it's just been the only thing I was thinking about and I just read the jsp 950 which is basically a...
What am I supposed to do when I’m older? | Ask Sam
Dear Sam
I am extremely scared to pick my options at the end of year 8. Because if u pick one and don't like it you can't switch. I'm nervous. And scared and all my emotions are going...