As the oldest child, I’ve had to take over the jobs at home, as well as looking after my grandma. It’s starting to stress me out. I’m not surprised, says…
The big emotion pile-up
How can I let out my emotions so that they don’t all come out at once? Deal with them in the moment and keep clearing the decks, says our elder….
Are we all alone?
Our elder shares his thoughts with a reflective letter writer in quarantine. Dear EWC I am in quarantine all by myself. I came to work in another city and because…
I’m a better man now…
… but I still can’t get my ex to accept my apology. I know that you need closure, says our elder. But if your ex chooses not to respond, there…
Am I over the hill?
This youth obsession is getting to me. Is it all over for me at 29? Wow, you need some new friends, says our elder. You are just getting started! Dear…
Oh. I’m back here again.
How can I find my purpose in life? Our elder has some wise words for a letter writer who is feeling lost. Dear EWC I first wrote to Elder Wisdom…
Coronavirus anxiety
A letter writer is suffering from anxiety over the coronavirus epidemic. Can our elder reassure them? Dear EWC I am having such bad anxiety over this coronavirus epidemic. I worry…
Back in my shell
I broke with my toxic friends but it didn’t make me feel better. How can I break out and make new friends? You won’t feel lonely for long, says our…
No job for a horse lover
How can I pay the rent doing what I love? Hang in there, says our elder. It may take time but you’re going to be fine. Dear EWC I have…
Will my gym buddy beat me up?
He says I need to go to the gym every day, but my uncle disagrees. Listen to your uncle, says our elder, and don’t feel bullied into doing anything you…