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LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, I'm struggling to navigate my first real job"

Dear Carol, I have my first job, but my boss, who is only two years older, treats me like her personal assistant. And I can’t seem to say no to her requests. My other workmates advise me to set limits. But...
LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, are my boobs normal?"

Dear Carol, For about six months now, I've been noticing these little brown patches on my right breast. They aren't accompanied by any other symptoms like itching. I don't know what could have caused them, and I'm too embarrassed to ask...

LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, I always feel annoyed. Help!"

Dear Carol, I've been annoyed lately by things that never really bothered me before, like the music my parents play in the car or the way my brother still calls me by my babyish nickname, Is this normal? —Always Annoyed Dear Always Annoyed, It's...
LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, I want to lose weight"

Dear Carol, I am 13 and think I may be overweight. But every time I try to go on a diet, I end up eating junk food. I try to exercise, but I get sidetracked. All my friends are skinny, and...

LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, my friend is sending inappropriate Snapchats"

Dear Carol, My friend sent a Snapchat of her boobs to this boy she likes. I told her that it was a bad move and now she’s mad at me. She also said, “Everyone’s doing it.” —Snapchat Dear Snapchat, Your friend is lucky you...
LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, I'm flat chested—what can I do?"

Dear Carol, I’m 14 and have (relatively) nothing on my chest. I also haven’t started my period. This is confusing and embarrassing for me because my sister has double D-cup breasts and started her period in sixth grade. Also, all my...

LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, Everyone has a phone except me. I feel so left out"

Dear Carol, One of my good friends got a new phone for Christmas. Ever since, she’s been spending a lot of time on it and ignoring me. I try to start conversations without the phone around, but she doesn’t want to...
LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, Is my mom ever proud of me?"

Dear Carol, My mom has never encouraged me or said she is proud of me. Last year, we had a fight and I moved in with my dad. The other day she caught me wearing eyeliner and called me a slut...