My sister hasn’t been home in three years, but she’s coming back for my wedding. Is it wrong to worry that she might steal my limelight? You have nothing to…
Ew! She gave herself head lice!
My daughter did what to herself?! Our elder has some encouraging words for a letter writer whose daughter was curious to see what head lice felt like. Kids will be…
First job blues
An A-student is finding it hard to adjust to working life. It’s a difficult transition, says our elder. You’ll be back to your old self soon. Dear EWC I was…
When Dad’s away…
My dad works abroad and my mom is seeing another man. Should I tell Dad? Absolutely not, says our elder. Be kind to both your parents. Dear EWC I am…
Should I invite my crush?
I want to invite him to my birthday party, but he’d be the only boy. Whoah, says our elder. Too much too soon! Hold off for now, and maybe you…
I can’t even say my name!
My stammer isn’t severe, but it’s making me depressed and anxious. Our elder has a few coping strategies to suggest — some more out-there than others. Dear EWC I want…
Can introverts go to college?
I’m an introvert with average grades who sucks at sports. What can I put on my college resume? Our elder serves up a ton of ideas, and loads of encouragement….
All she does is sleep!
My wife just sleeps all day, but the doctor says there’s nothing wrong with her. It sounds like you definitely need a second opinion, says our elder — as well…
Is my co-worker a creep?
He said he liked my dimples — but it’s clear we’re just friends, right? Erm… sounds like he might want a bit more than that, says our elder. Trust your…
Why won’t Mom accept I’m gay?
My mother is very supportive of the LGBTQ+ community — except when it comes to her own daughter. In the absence of magic pixie dust, our elder tries to help…