Tasha Rube, LMSW

Licensed Master Social Worker

Tasha Rube is a Licensed Social Worker based in Kansas City, Kansas. Tasha is affiliated with the Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center in Leavenworth, Kansas. She received her Masters of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Missouri in 2014.

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My ex broke up with me over a month ago. I don't know if he still likes me but I really, really like him still. What do I do? I want to get back together with him.
If you feel that he may be giving signs that he likes you again, the best way to approach it is ASK HIM how he feels. We can all sit around analyze and debate about what others may or may not be thinking about us, but we are not mind readers, so the best approach is through discussion. TALK to him. ASK him how he feels about you. ASK him how he would feel about reconnecting.
I'm almost 14 and I'm starting to think I'm bisexual. When/if I realize I am, how do I tell them? And when?
At certain stages of a youths development, it can be a normal experience to question your sexuality. if you feel close to your parents, and feel that your relationship is open, then talk to them about your concerns. If you don't feel comfortable with that, consider talking to your school social worker. They can help connect you with many resources in your area for healthy support.
When I'm at school, I try to listen to my teacher talking, but then the person who sits next to me says something funny and I start talking to them. What can I do?
If you are noticing you are becoming easily distracted in class and it is making it more difficult to focus on the teacher, then first respectfully ask the other person to not talk to you when the teacher is speaking. You can also try to ignore the other person sitting next to you while the teacher is speaking. If these strategies don't work, then you can switch to a new seat where there is less distraction. (If there is an assigned seating area, approach the teacher and inform him/her of your concern).
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