Hi Jess,
I have a question. I want guys to notice me but it’s kinda hard cause they just think of me as the fat, mean shy girl which I’m not. I love to do crazy stuff, how do I get that message out? I dress like a girl and stuff and I’m pretty quiet [...]

Dear Jess,
I’m 15, 5′3, and 165 pounds. I’ve been chubby my entire life, so on some days I could be absolutely fine with my body or picking out flaws to no end. I’ve been thinking on and off about losing weight, but I feel like I’m a tad too young and still have some more [...]

Dear Jess,
It feels kind of like I have nothing to do and I want to make a difference somehow, but nobody in my family wants to help me. How can I make people understand that making a difference and accomplishing my goals is important to me?
~Alissa
Hi Alissa,
One of my favorite quotes is from Gandhi: [...]

I recently told a boy that I liked him, and now I’m scared to talk to him. What should I do?

Jessica 15, Canada

So, Jess, here’s what I want to know: Are you scared to talk to him because you really like him, or are you scared to talk to him because you’re afraid that maybe he doesn’t like you back? I think you’ve got to walk right into your fear of rejection. And if you like him, talk to him and focus on him as a friend, instead of a crush. I know that might sound like it’s hard to do, but try to focus on who he is on the inside.