A letter writer dreams of joining the police force. Our elder has a few ideas on how to get there. Dear EWC Hello, I’m 16 years old (late birthday…
My abusive stepdad
No happiness, no friends: how can I deal with my stressful home life? Reach out to someone who can help, says our elder – starting with your brother. Dear…
Will helping make him mad?
My friend is depressed and I want to help him, but he always shuts me down. It sounds like he is not ready to change yet, says our elder. Give…
Money or happiness?
Should a letter writer pursue his dream? Our elder is all in favour of doing a job you love; in the meantime, a spreadsheet will help narrow down the options….
Was I wrong to block my ex?
We were friends but now he’s avoiding me. Well you weren’t wrong, says our elder. But your timing might have been a bit off. Dear EWC Hi! I hope…
I’m scared of new things
Scared of college, scared to see my boyfriend… Can our elder help a letter-writer get over her fears and give college, and her relationship, a chance? Original Letter I…
Confidence to Take Action
Bubbles wrote in to Elder Wisdom Circle, despairing over a situation with her narcissistic father. Having just turned 32, she’d been living with her parents her entire life. At one…
I’m a third wheel!
I’m happy that my best friend has a boyfriend but does he have to invite him along every time? Schedule some alone time with your friend, and explain why you…
Study, work or my partner?
A letter writer is struggling to balance her job, studies and her dreams of moving out. Our elder can empathize: she went through the same thing and lived to tell…
“Why are you even with me?”
Whenever we argue, my husband threatens divorce. Does he not want me around? Our elder believes it’s emotional blackmail, and recommends a long and honest talk. Dear EWC I…