Abusive
Big Sis wants Lil’ Sis to forgive her
Dear Straight Talk: I’m ashamed to say I was like "No Slut's" sister [column MAR 26]. In addition to having a terrible reputation, which gave my younger sister a bad reputation, I did everything to make her life miserable. The…
10 Comments
Abuser seeks help to break pattern
Dear Straight Talk: I grew up with my stepfather regularly knocking my mother around when he was drunk and being emotionally abusive to both her and me. She would never stand up to him or leave him and I hated both of them for participating…
4 Comments
“Babe Magnet” dishes advice for girls
Dear Straight Talk: As a certified "babe magnet" at a large high school, for all you girls interested in guys like me — and there are a lot of you — could you please be a little harder to get? When a girl lets me have it too…
7 Comments
Daughter falling for high school bad boy
Dear Straight Talk: I have full custody of a talented, intelligent, 15-year-old daughter. She just started freshman year and is moving fast toward having a senior, poor student, drug-using boyfriend. Obviously, I'm not thrilled with…
2 Comments
Dad’s suggestive touching embitters daughter
DEAR STRAIGHT TALK: I'm 17 and lucky to have an involved dad who believes in his kids. But he finds a way to pat my bottom or touch me closer to my chest than I am comfortable with any boy doing. Because of this, I avoid standing…
3 Comments
Sickest bullies are those who pretend to be friends
DEAR STRAIGHT TALK: Someone I once considered a good friend has been saying absolutely horrible things behind my back. I overheard her, so I know it’s true. This person is very insecure…
1 Comment
Anonymous cyberbully fakes as friend… maybe
DEAR STRAIGHT TALK: Lately, I’ve been the victim of cruel and hateful anonymous cyberbullying. I had no idea who was behind it as I have no known enemies. Then I found out on excellent…
2 Comments
Stepbrother is seduction target during visitations
DEAR STRAIGHT TALK: My stepsister has been propositioning me when I’m at my dad’s on visitations and we are home alone. She’s 17 and I’m 16. At first I thought she…
4 Comments
Alcoholic stepfather verbally abuses son
DEAR STRAIGHT TALK: I’m a 16-year-old girl and my brother is 13. Our alcoholic stepfather gets drunk every night and becomes verbally abusive toward all of us, especially my brother.…
6 Comments
Gay girl fears “coming out” to intolerant parents
DEAR STRAIGHT TALK: I haven’t told anyone, but I’m gay. I wish I wasn’t and I’ve tried to change, but nothing works. My parents are very religious and think being…
