Auntie Stella Welcome to ‘Auntie Stella’! If you’re a teenager, or work with young people, and want to explore and discuss friendship, love, sex and relationships, this site is for you! Read the letters young people have written to Auntie Stella, discuss their stories and her advice, and relate their experiences to your lives too.

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Auntie Stella’ was developed in Zimbabwe by the Training and Research Support Centre. It is one of the many resources TARSC produces using participatory methods. ‘Auntie Stella’ was first produced as a printed pack, with all the letters on cards. It is used with groups of young people, both in school and also in many kinds of peer counselling and youth groups, and AIDS, sports and drama clubs. You can order the pack here.

Dear Auntie Stella,
I am a 15 year-old boy. My father left us long ago and my mother died last year. Often I can’t sleep because I have to look after my four younger brothers and sisters. Auntie, how can we live?

Dear Auntie Stella,
I am 19 years old and HIV positive. I recently met this guy at my community choir. I like him and he’s proposing love. Auntie, I don’t know what to do. Should I tell him?

Dear Auntie Stella,
My parents never listen to me! They are so busy telling me what I can and cannot do that I can’t ask their advice about my real problems. Auntie, please advise me.