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Relationships can be very rewarding; they can also be very difficult - relationships at home, with friends, at school or college, with boyfriends or girlfriends. Connexions can give you the confidential support and advice to help you. |
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Friends
Friends are important to you - and you to them.
Parents and Carers
Your parents/carers may be over protective sometimes but they know you really well and are looking out for your well-being. If your Mum or Dad remarries, you will suddenly have a new 'parent' and maybe new brothers and sisters too.
Being a parent
When you become a parent, your whole life changes. It's wonderful and rewarding, but being a parent can also be exhausting, stressful and a bit of a mystery.
Living together
It's hard work living with someone and for many people, sex and relationships can be the hardest topics to talk about. Some links to help you find out more.
Divorce
If your parents or carers have decided to split up, you need to realise that it's not your fault, you can't stop them and you must respect their decision.
Bullying and abuse
It's a sad fact that bullying and abuse goes on. There are plenty of people you can turn to for help to stopping it.
Mobile phones
Nowadays most of young people have a mobile. Here you can find links to websites that deal with how to protect yourself and your mobile.
Serious Illness
Living with someone who is seriously ill can be stressful and isolating.
Bereavement
If you have recently lost someone you were close to, you may think that nobody really understands what you are going through.
Staying safe
To keep yourself safe you need to make sure you are aware of all the potential dangers you may come into contact with. There is help to protect you.
Online safety
You shouldn't be afraid to use the Internet, but you need to know that there are dangers and that not everything you read is true.
Resources centre
Links to useful resources and publications. |
