Should I tell my homophobic mom about my sexuality? Our elder advises this letter writer to wait until she has left home. Dear EWC I’m a young female, who…
How to manage Mom
A letter writer has a toxic relationship with her mother – something our elder can understand all too well. It won’t happen overnight, but it can get better. Dear…
Should I take my mother in?
We have a toxic relationship and now she has dementia. Caring for people with dementia is hard, says our elder. Help your sister find the best care home your family…
They call me a waste of space
How can I stand up to my emotionally abusive mom and stepdad? You can’t change them, says our elder, but you can overcome their parenting style. Set your own boundaries…
Will I ever stop grieving?
A letter writer worries that he’ll never get over the loss of his brother and grandmother. Grief doesn’t go away, says our elder. But you can learn to integrate it…
Should I come out to Mom?
I like my guy friend but she doesn’t really support the LBGTQ+ community. I’d lean towards telling her, says our elder – as long as you’re prepared for her response….
Hey sis, about your weight gain
Help! My sister just gained 50 pounds. Can I mention it? Our elder shares her own experiences to help a letter writer. Dear EWC Hi. I’m 17, still living at…
What if Dad lets me down again?
My abusive dad says he’s changed – should we reconnect? Only you can make that decision, says our elder. But don’t be too hard on yourself if it doesn’t work…
Look after me or else!
My 92-year-old mother says if I don’t stay and take care of her, she’ll cut me out of her will – but my wife wants me to come home. Perhaps,…
5 siblings, homophobic parents
No wonder this college freshman wants to move out. Can our elder help her plan her escape? Dear EWC Hi! I’m an 18-year-old freshman in online college. I currently…