I just found my family, but now I’m worried that my real dad won’t want me. Be patient, says our elder. He’s had a shock, and these things take time….
Stop getting sick, sis!
My sister keeps coming down with colds and fevers, and as a germaphobe, I hate it! Our elder has some comforting words for a letter writer who is fed up…
Losing my childhood home
My family is moving away once I go to college — but I can’t bear the thought of not being able to return to my home town. We hear you,…
Stop calling, Dad!
My dad is depressed and calls me more than four times a day. How can I make him stop? It’s time to act like the adult in this relationship, says…
Hey, meet your half sister!
I just found out that my daughter has a half-sister. Should I tell her? Your instincts are saying no for a reason, says our elder. Listen to them. Dear EWC…
Mom, don’t freak out…
… but I’m going to Vegas to hook up with an older married couple that I met on the internet. Our elder does not feel that this is a wise…
I just miss my mom
After losing my mother, I really need a mother figure in my life. How can I cope? Our empathetic elder has some suggestions — and a word of caution. Dear…
Mom hooked up with gf’s dad!
A secret girlfriend, divorced parents… you can guess what happened next. Don’t worry, says our elder, this can all work out. Dear EWC This is probably one of the most…
Dad spends our money on drugs
My dad does hard drugs and now he’s asking me and my brother to pay the bills. What can I do? Dear EWC Soooo, I know my father does hard…
Hands off my grandson!
My ex has moved on and I don’t care if his new partner is nice! Our elder has some empathetic words for a letter writer who is struggling with her…