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Peer Pressure & Relationships

Real friends can hear the word no. This section gives you language, boundaries, and exit plans so you never have to trade your future for a moment of approval.

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Interactive activity

Rehearse Your Three Exits

Write three sentences you could actually say out loud: a joke exit, a plain no, and a hard no. Say them in the mirror. Prepared words come out under pressure; improvised ones usually don't.

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Safety first

If something in this area is affecting your safety, sleep, school, or how you feel about yourself for more than two weeks — or at any point you feel unsafe — talk to a trusted adult or professional. In an emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number.

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