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…
Triggered by volleyball coach
I was traumatized by my volleyball team, and even after switching colleges I still can’t let it go. Our elder has some suggestions for getting a monkey off your back…
I took drugs in the past…
… and I got away with it! How can I make sure that justice is served? We all make mistakes, says our elder. Let the past go, and forgive yourself….
I am two different people
My personality at school is not the same as at home. Why do I act like this? Rest assured, it’s perfectly normal, says our elder — it’s an excellent coping…
Nobody to have a beer with
How do you make friends as an adult when you’re not a group person? My life feels so empty! You can do it, says our elder. Volunteering worked for me….
People call me ugly
How can I stop worrying about my looks? Your friends don’t believe you are ugly, says our elder. Remember, it’s what’s inside that counts. Dear EWC I feel ugly. My…
My body image issues are back
I beat anorexia once, but now that college is looming, I’m worried about falling back into old habits. What can I do to stay grounded? Ask for help when you…