A letter writer is looking for career guidance – should she find a dream to chase or accept the day to day? Our elder has a tip: volunteering changed their…
My boyfriends other girlfriend
He only chats to her online, but it’s ruining my sleep. Am I right to be worried? I’m not surprised you’re losing sleep, says our elder. He needs to address…
I have nothing besides school
A freshman has realised that school is not enough. How can she find new interests? Tumultuous feelings come with the territory at your age, says our elder. Be prepared and…
From astrology to anti-vaxxer
The mother of my son is taking conspiracy theories way too far. I’m embarrassed. What should I do? I can’t tell you for sure, says our elder. But get that…
What I should have said…
A letter writer never knows how to respond to bad news in the moment. You’re not alone, says our elder. It’s called ‘the spirit of the staircase’. Dear EWC…
I’m so scared of dying
How do you cope with a fear of death? Our elder looks to philosophers, theologians and William Shakespeare to provide some perspective. Dear EWC Hi, I hope this isn’t…
Clingy flakes, not friends
I know lots of people but I don’t have any actual friends. From writing down your feelings to finding a community online, our elder has some advice for a lonely…
Dating: what are the rules?
Like, when do we get to call each other boyfriend and girlfriend? Our elder has news for a 15-year-old letter writer: there are no rules. We all just make it…
Dad, I’m LBGTQ+
I want to come out to my father, but my stepmom is homophobic. You have nothing to be ashamed of, says our elder. Talk to your dad. Dear EWC…
How can I stop exploding?
I bottle up my problems until I just explode. How can I break the cycle? You can’t change your emotions, says our elder. But you can look at how you…