Annie Fox for Teens... Hey, Terra!

Hi there… How’s it going? Probably not all that great or you wouldn’t be here looking for help. No worries. Teens have been emailing me since 1997 because I give good advice. If you’ve got a problem with friends, so-called friends, a bf/gf, a parent, or anything else… email me. I can help you sort out your feelings. No matter what’s going on, you always have choices. And choices matter because sometimes the stuff we do to “fix” a problem only makes things worse. You don’t want to go there. Instead, let me help you figure out your next best move

In friendship,
Terra (aka Annie Fox)

From Terra’s Inbox

“My mom keeps breaking her promises.”

 

“We had sex yesterday and my bf didn't wear a condom!”

Hey Terra,

I'm 17 years old. When I was 15, my mom decided that I could double date when I turned 16, and then when I turned 16, she denied it. She then said I could double date when I turned 17, and denied it again. I am so tired of this. I'm going to be 18 in August, and I plan on moving out, because of this and a few other things. But first, I would like her blessing but when she finds out I'm leaving I probably won't get any blessing. There are a few guys I would love to go out with, but I can't. What would you say about this? Do you think my mom is right or wrong?

Thanks for helping.

Tired of this!!!

 

Hey Terra,

Okay, I'm scared shitless outta my mind. I had sex for the first time yesterday. Of course it was my bf. All I know about his past is that he's been with one other girl. I don't have a clue about him and STDs. Anyway, I'm like two days off my period and the thing that's getting to me is, he didn't wear a condom. Hmmm. Help me! Should I be nervous about getting pregnant or STDs?

Scared

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