(Name withheld)
Ans: It is extremely unfortunate what you have had to go through this as a child. Childhood is a time of innocence and discovery. What you went through is sad. There are lot of sick persons in our society who derive pleasure from such activities. Please remember that whatever happened to you as a child it is not your fault. Please seek professional counselling at the earliest. It will help deal with all your unresolved feelings and issues. Take care.
(Name withheld)
Ans: What you state is a serious matter. This should not be taken lightly. Please inform your parents at the earliest. They will deal with it in the appropriate manner. Do not engage in any kind of quarrel with this boy. Let the elders deal with it. If possible for a while do not move around alone. Take care.
(Name withheld)
Ans: My girl, no one in this world can force them to do something against your will. Unless you allow that to do so! You have moved on with your life and that's that. If someone else is having a problem because of that, it's their problem. Not yours. Stay busy with your studies and other extracurricular activities. Don't allow anyone else to rule over your life.
(Name withheld)
Ans: Your board exams are scheduled to start after a month and you want to waste your time pining away for unrequited love! Sure go ahead and waste your time! This way you will not only ruin your career but also ruin any chances of having a personal life later on. Your priorities in life are totally messed up! Now you should be studying day and night and preparing for your exams. Put other issues aside. There is plenty of time later on to think about love.
(Ms. Gariasi Dutta, MSW (TISS) is a Psychological Counsellor at down town hospital, Guwahati. She may be contacted at 98640-55560 or mail at dutta.gariasi@gmail.com)