What to do when the career you envisioned is out of the question? Sometimes our dreams have to be reimagined says our elder. Dear EWC: I was just made aware…
When to re-friend
It was a bad fight but she misses her friend. Should they reconnect? Our elder suggests weighing the pros and cons before reinvesting in the friendship. Dear EWC: I’m in…
Asking is just the first step
For this troubled teen, even though help has been offered it’s still hard to accept. Therapy isn’t for the weak, says our elder, but you do have to be ready….
Conflicted about the future
This soon-to-be college graduate knows what she wants but not how to get there. Our elder helps her sort out the options and chart a course for her future. Dear…
A first kiss. Now what?
Heading into the New Year has this letter-writer inspired but still anxious. Our elder celebrates the connection but suggests taking it slowly. Dear EWC: Hello. Last year, I was diagnosed…
Advice for your younger self
This 20 year-old wonders what words of wisdom our elder would have offered himself. Read on for his reflections on what he’s learned over the years. Dear EWC: Hello! I…
Moving beyond the friend zone
Her flirting has this bestie wondering if they’re more than just friends. No wonder you’re confused, says our elder! But only she knows for sure. Dear EWC: Hi! One of…
The never-ending story…
From one writer to another: Our elder shares a few secrets on how to get back in the zone and finish that story. Dear EWC: I write fiction as a…
Do I have “the write stuff”?
This sophomore’s set on a career as a writer and becoming the family’s first college grad. If you keep pursuing your passion, says our elder, anything is possible. Dear EWC:…
When you don’t fit in at home
Differences of opinion are dividing this family. People are entitled to their own views, says our elder. The key is not to let them drive us apart. Dear EWC: Sometimes…