I just got married at 23. Are we supposed to be happy all the time? Marriage isn’t a fairy tale, says our elder. It takes work – but it is…
University is not for me
I have no social life and university drains me mentally. How can I change? Our elder has some tips on how to find a course, and career, that feels right….
Trans, not “attention-seeking”
I’m bi and trans but my dad won’t accept it. What can I do? I’m sorry you are experiencing this, says our elder. Please know there is support available. …
He’s ‘the man’; I’m a ‘whore’?
A boy at school is lying about what we did. How can I repair my reputation? Don’t let this boy have power over you, says our elder. You will get…
I still envy the popular kids
A college student still follows the popular clique from high school on social media and it makes him sick with jealousy. Rise above it, says our elder. Dear EWC…
Being a doctor: worth it or no?
It takes time and sacrifice to become a doctor. Only you can decide if you want to go through it, says our elder. Dear EWC Being a doctor has…
Ghosted by the one who got away
I finally realized I have feelings for my friend from high school – but now he’s in NY and he won’t reply to my texts. Let him make the moves…
I’m a burden
A letter writer needs help but is scared to talk to her family. Can our elder persuade her to tell them about everything she’s been holding in? Dear EWC…
Too scared to learn to drive
A letter writer is so scared of driving that she didn’t even show up for the test. Our elder has some practical advice on how to get over her fear…
I am just ordinary
A letter writer dreams of being a psychiatric nurse, but never feels good enough. Can our elder help her find the motivation she needs? Dear EWC At a considerably…