Since losing my brother to cancer, my mom likes to get involved in everyone else’s problems. How can I get her to back off? Take it gently, advises our elder….
My husband or my soulmate?
I’m having an emotional affair at work. Should I leave my husband? Let this other guy go, says our elder, and work things out with your husband. Dear EWC I’m…
I’m the corona caregiver
As the oldest child, I’ve had to take over the jobs at home, as well as looking after my grandma. It’s starting to stress me out. I’m not surprised, says…
Fighting at Student Congress
I can’t get on with my colleagues in my student organization — should I quite? Yes if it is distracting you from your degree, says our elder. But it could…
He called me his ex’s name!
My husband called me by his ex-wife’s name. Should it still bother me? We all have a mental burp once in a while, says our elder. Let it go. Dear…
Is she really non-binary?
My friend just came out as non-binary but I don’t think this has come from a good place. Don’t challenge her on this, says our elder. Being a good friend…
Mom calls me lazy
My parents expect me to look after them but they don’t appreciate anything I do. It’s time to put your needs first, says our elder. Study for your future, and…
My partner hits me
She says she’ll stop, but I’m at my limit. What you’re suffering is domestic abuse, says our elder. I urge you to break free. Dear EWC I’m 24 years old….
Stuck with Mom’s new baby
My mom is having a baby and plans to go off traveling while my siblings and I look after it. Help! Now is the time to say no, says our…
Should I travel Europe?
I just finished school and am trying to decide between studying and traveling in Europe or Australia. Given the current situation, I think you know what my advice is going…