This letter writer is suffering from low self-esteem. Can our elder put them on the path to self-acceptance? Dear EWC I’m sorry this is stupid but my friend said…
I still miss my dad
He died in September and I can’t get through the pain. It is possible to move on, says our elder. Start with finding someone to talk to. Dear EWC…
I’m a fake!
My personality has changed recently but I don’t want my friends to find out. Stop trying to hide, says our elder. Let your true self out and your true friends…
I’ve never had a girlfriend
An 18-year-old college freshman doesn’t know where to start. Our elder breaks it down for him: how to be authentic, put yourself out there, and form connections. Dear EWC…
The Strength Inside to Resolve the Issue
Sandy wrote in to Elder Wisdom Circle deeply distressed about her relationship. Her boyfriend of seven years, with whom she had a daughter, broke up with her, saying that he…
How can I stop being naive?
I’m 22 but I don’t feel like an adult. Life is all one big learning experience, says our elder. Stay optimistic and you’ll become better at judging people and situations…
My parents tossed me out
Can I get over my childhood trauma and learn to love someone? It will take courage, says our elder, but find a good therapist and start to claim the happiness…
People don’t like me
And being a genius doesn’t help. Can our elder help this letter writer use their intelligence to find the trust and friendship they’re looking for? Dear EWC I feel…
Commute, work, repeat
A letter writer asks, is this all there is? Our elder has some tips on how to escape the corporate mold and recapture that feeling of adventure. Dear EWC…
Should I give my “friend” $300?
I’ve only known my online friend for a month but they need a new phone. I’m going to be blunt, says our elder. Do not give this person any money!…