After being bullied in the past, I have an opportunity to move school — but is it wrong to leave my friends behind? Our elder thinks you already know the…
Can’t share my secret grief
A letter writer wants to tell her friends about an old friend who died, but is worried about being seen as an attention seeker. Tell them, urges our elder —…
Dad spends our money on drugs
My dad does hard drugs and now he’s asking me and my brother to pay the bills. What can I do? Dear EWC Soooo, I know my father does hard…
College turned bro into a jerk
A letter writer’s brother went to college and now he won’t stop fighting with their mom. Stay out of their arguments, says our elder, and tell yourself the things you…
Do our moms want me spanked?
My girlfriend says I need a spanking — and now I’m worried that she’s been discussing it with our moms. I doubt it, says our elder, but it sounds like…
A work date caught on camera
I hung out with my boyfriend during his work shift and now my boss is going to tell my parents. It might be time to ‘fess up before they hear…
No more kids — I’m tired!
What to do when you’ve been raising children for half your life but your husband is desperate for another? Our elder counsels a mother whose heart is breaking. Dear EWC…
Low rent comes with a catch
My boss wants me to move into the hotel where I work — but I’d have to cover for colleagues who don’t show. Is this a good idea? Our elder…
Hands off my grandson!
My ex has moved on and I don’t care if his new partner is nice! Our elder has some empathetic words for a letter writer who is struggling with her…
So happy for you! *grits teeth*
A letter writer feels like a bad friend because they’re jealous of their BFF’s success. Not at all, says our elder — it’s normal to feel that way, but it…