Help! I’m scared of dying. It’s not uncommon, says our elder. Let go of what you can’t control, and live life to the fullest. Dear EWC Hi, I am…
Should I burn my book ideas?
I’ve accepted that I’ll never be a published novelist, but I still have a bunch of ideas. Should I set myself free by burning them? Absolutely not, says our elder….
My football crush
He’s two years older than me. Should I try to talk to him anyway? Our elder has some reassuring advice for a letter writer navigating a high school crush. …
Why can’t it still be summer?
The summer vacation is way too short when you don’t want to go back to school. Try to anticipate the good things about the new academic year, says our elder,…
Should I cheat for my sister?
She’ll get an F if I don’t sit this exam for her. Don’t let your mom pressure you, says our elder. Nobody wins if you do this for your sister….
Everyone has issues
I’m surrounded by depression and addiction and I’m completely overwhelmed. Stop trying to solve everyone else’s problems, says our elder, and start to focus on your own life. Dear…
A new life in Cali?
I’ve fallen in love with Southern California and want to go there for college but my family and boyfriend are back East. Our elder says: Go! Explore life a little….
I wish I was still a teenager
My life was perfect when I was 14. How can I get back there? Remember the past fondly, says our elder, but start looking ahead. You have all your life…
So chatty it hurts
She barges into my room and talks for 45 minutes at a time. How can I get my roommate to leave me alone? This is a good learning experience, says…
There’s no escape from Mom
Thanks to Covid 19, I’m stuck inside with my mom. Should I stand up to her or just take it? Our elder counsels keeping the peace for now. Dear…