I just found my family, but now I’m worried that my real dad won’t want me. Be patient, says our elder. He’s had a shock, and these things take time….
My boyfriend’s poly past
Why is my boyfriend being so secretive about his previous relationship — with a couple? It’s time to let go of his past, says our elder. Love is unconditional. Dear…
Obsessed with her Xbox love
My daughter met a boy on Xbox who lives in another state, and now she says she can’t live without him. You can’t stop her, says our elder, but perhaps…
Can I work with the mean girls?
A letter writer has been offered an amazing opportunity, but it means working with the girls who were mean to her in high school. Take a chance, says our elder….
Stop getting sick, sis!
My sister keeps coming down with colds and fevers, and as a germaphobe, I hate it! Our elder has some comforting words for a letter writer who is fed up…
I’m going to get rejected!
A sophomore is already feeling anxious about getting into college. Stop right there, says our elder. Who said you had to be perfect? Dear EWC Universities. Applications. Rejections. The whole…
My success made her toxic!
When things are going well for me, my best friend gets anxious — but she won’t let me help her. Now she’s ghosting me! Our elder thinks it might be…
Losing my childhood home
My family is moving away once I go to college — but I can’t bear the thought of not being able to return to my home town. We hear you,…
Will I ever find work after jail?
A young letter writer is scared that he’ll never get work after a past misdemeanor. Our elder has some words of reassurance. Dear EWC I am 20 years old and…
I just can’t do science, Mom!
I’m failing science class, and I’m scared my mom’s going to kick me out. Help! Our elder has some tips on how a letter writer can improve her relationship with…