A letter writer taunted her friend when she was a teenager. Now she can’t forgive herself Can our elder convince her to stop dwelling on it and move on with…
We are both toxic!
This letter writer and her boyfriend are always fighting. Can our elder help them separate their emotions from their behavior? Dear EWC My relationship right now is on the…
How can I get with my teacher?
I’m not giving up on this crush! The best advice I can give you is to wait for these feelings to pass, says our elder. Otherwise, you’re setting yourself up…
I’m going nowhere!
I feel like I need to be important but I don’t know what to do with my life. You are already valuable, says our elder. Accept who you are, and…
Should I take my mother in?
We have a toxic relationship and now she has dementia. Caring for people with dementia is hard, says our elder. Help your sister find the best care home your family…
How can I make true friends?
This letter writer “hates herself” and feels that she can’t get close to other people. Our elder recommends some baby steps to set her on the path to liking herself…
Can I have a career someday?
This letter writer dropped out of high school and his parents aren’t around much, but now he’s looking for a way forward. It’s never too late, says our elder. Start…
So much social anxiety
I’m even scared of going to my best friend’s birthday party! It’s all part of growing up, says our elder, but you are doing the right thing by reaching out….
His friends hate me!
My boyfriend has forgiven me for cheating but his friends still disapprove. How should we navigate this? They’re only trying to protect him, says our elder. I am sure they…
Struggling with OCD
Every little thing takes so much energy! How can I be productive? Our elder has some tips to help this letter writer achieve balance in their life. Dear EWC…