A mother confesses that she’s exhausted and tired of pretending. You’re not alone, says our elder. Make an appointment with your doctor and take the next step. Dear EWC…
Cheaters gonna cheat
A student thinks his peers cheated in online exams and he can’t get over it. Life is unfair, says our elder. Focus on your own personal goals and don’t worry…
I Want to Choose a Completely Different Life
Leeah reached out to Elder Wisdom Circle in a letter he entitled, “I want to choose a completely different life.” He was in his third year in law school, and…
Off meds, now for the military
A letter writer dreams of joining the military and is looking for the next steps. I’m excited for your adventure, says our elder. Here are some resources that may help….
Crushing on my co-worker
I love my boyfriend but I can’t help flirting with a guy at work. Am I a bad person? You’re not a bad person for wanting to explore, says our…
Rejected from Princeton; what now?
All I ever wanted was to get into Princeton but they rejected me! Everything happens for a reason, says our elder. You’ll find the college that’s right for you. …
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…
Will I ever stop grieving?
A letter writer worries that he’ll never get over the loss of his brother and grandmother. Grief doesn’t go away, says our elder. But you can learn to integrate it…
I have nothing besides school
A student is so caught up with her grades that she’s neglected the rest of her life. Our elder thinks that online testing might help her identify what she loves….
No life experience; I’m failing
A sheltered upbringing, a controlling family, a learning difficulty… How can I be an adult? Look outside the family, says our elder. A career counselor will help you find a…