My dad left my mom and didn’t lift a finger when she was sick. Now he thinks he can just waltz back into our home. Help! Our elder shares her…
Oops! I’m in love by accident
I’ve fallen in love with my summer fling. Should I tell him before I move away? Best not says our elder — stay friends and see how you both feel…
College is so hard!
I’m finding freshman year hard, and I feel so dumb. Should I transfer to community college? That sounds like a good plan, says our elder. You don’t sound dumb to…
Do I want to stay in this hell?
My husband won’t work on our marriage, but I don’t want to leave him. It doesn’t sound like much of a marriage to me, says our elder. Dear EWC My…
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…
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…