My daughter never posts pictures of me on her Facebook page, but her in-laws are all over it! How can I stop feeling eclipsed by her husband’s family? It’s not…
Should I report a homophobe?
A colleague makes homophobic remarks to me, but I’m scared of losing my job if I report her. This is 2019, not 1950, says our elder. You need to speak…
Is it normal not to feel things?
Sometimes I stay in bed all day. Could I be depressed? It’s not a good idea to self-diagnose, says our elder — but I encourage you to seek help. Dear…
My friend has cancer
How will I cope without her? It will take some time to adjust, says our elder, but now it’s your turn to be there for your friend. Dear EWC I…
Sorry, Sis, I’m the star today!
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…
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….
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…
We have unfinished business!
I’m obsessed with a family friend but she won’t talk to me. What can I do? Our elder has some blunt advice: Drop it now before she takes out a…
Is my friend homophobic?
All was going well with my new friend until she discovered I once had a relationship with a woman. Now she won’t talk to me. It sounds like you might…
Help me get outside!
I don’t want to spend all summer playing video games indoors. What can I do? Our elder helps an ambitious letter writer to make a plan of action. Dear EWC…