People say I should be a model but I just want to fit in. Our elders help a middle school student come to terms with her height. Dear EWC Hey…
Can’t go on without my kitten
A letter writer was devastated after having to give away their kitten due to a cat allergy. Our elder can sympathize. Dear EWC So recently this summer I got something…
Why am I the ugly sister?
A letter writer feels ugly and unloveable. Hang in there, says our elder. Things really do get better. Dear EWC Growing up, I didn’t think I was ugly. I didn’t…
I can give it all up except weed
Our elder has some support and encouragement for a 15-year-old letter writer who is affected by illegal drugs. Dear EWC I’m 15 years old and have tried so many illegal…
I was that person at office bash
A letter writer harassed his co-workers at an office party—but he was so drunk he doesn’t remember. Don’t worry, says our elder; the humiliation will fade over time. Dear EWC…
Help me fly the nest!
What’s stopping me leaving home? Our elder helps a letter writer move past his emotional blocks and make a moving-out plan. Dear EWC I am still in California and living…
Help! All my friends are stoners
A letter writer wants to ditch the weed and move on with her life. Our elder has some suggestions. Dear EWC Hello! I am very lost and need some advice….
How can I turn vegetarian?
A teen wants to explore being vegetarian but worries about what their parents will think. Perhaps it’s time to start making yourself useful in the kitchen, suggests our elder. …
Is it rude not to eat lunch?
When you invite people to lunch and all they do is drink coffee, is it normal to feel annoyed? Absolutely, agrees our elder. These people have no manners: Chow down…
I just want to hide in the stockroom
A letter writer worries that her managers want her out front just because she’s pretty. Can our elder convince her to step out of her comfort zone? Dear EWC…