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TO MELISSA: I strongly urge you to visit this site to seek help and support about the choices you're going to have to make now and the responsibilities you may have to take on. I know how much the sudden breakup must hurt, but I want to make sure you attend to your health as well. the nice and qualified people on the phone will be able to help you sort out both your physical and emotional concerns. Please seek help as soon as you can, sweetie, okay?

TO VANESSA: Oh, that lying stuff's not good. See if the kind folks at the Youth Crisis Hotline (800-448-4663) can help you get to the truth.

TO TIFFANY: Please call the same folks (800-448-4663) about you and your boyfriend, okay?

TO STICKY SITUATION: Yeesh. Court's good, but you need counseling, too. They'll help you figure out how to deal with your feelings and those of your boyfriend. PS YOU did not "cause" any "hurt."

TO MONIQUE S. Check here on behalf of your friend. I'm glad she has friends like you.

TO BRITTNEY: Is there anyone, anyone, anyone adult and trusted you can talk to about this? It's not the same as tattling. Also, I know you don't want to lose your friends, but "friends" who do engage in that kind of stuff... aren't. You won't lose them if you choose them.

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