How can I stop the chaos? You aren’t alone, says our elder. Try countering your negative emotions with positive thoughts. Dear EWC Whenever I write in my journal, I…
Friend or competitor?
This letter writer is feeling annoyed and suspects that her friend is in competition with her. That sounds about right, says our elder. Here’s how to spot a fake friend….
Too shy to ask for her number
I really like this girl in my lab group, but I’m too nervous to ask her out. You have nothing to lose, says our elder. Follow your heart and go…
I “helped” a friend. Uh-oh.
She said I cared too much and now she’s not talking to me. Our elder has some advice on how to help a friend without being over-protective. Dear EWC…
Whoah, medicine is hard!
This letter writer is having second thoughts about their career plans. Our elder has some tips on choosing a path that fits. Dear EWC You know that feeling, when…
Why do I feel so lonely?
You’re grieving the loss of a friend, says our elder. The key is to take a moment and stay with your feelings. Dear EWC I (16,m) have been feeling…
Stop ignoring my daughter!
We come as a package. Our elder has some advice for a letter writer whose boyfriend needs to change his attitude. Dear EWC He always says how can you…
My best friend abandoned me
It’s destroyed all my self-confidence. It’s natural to feel sad, says our elder, but recognize that you deserve better. Chalk it up to experience, and move on. Dear EWC…
They forgot my birthday!
Then they laughed about it on Instagram. Should I call time on this friendship? Our elder lays out the options for a letter writer who was ghosted by their best…
My goals start now
An entrepreneurial letter writer is still at high school but can’t wait to start working towards his career. You are to be congratulated, says our elder. Here’s what you can…