Quarantine was kind of a relief. Am I a bad friend? We’re all feeling a little off-kilter, says our elder. Talk to your friends and find out how they’re feeling….
An unwanted guest: my sister
My sister and niece want to stay with me but it has never gone well in the past. Help! Our elder thinks that some tough love might be in order….
My BF has a fiancé overseas!
Naturally, I’m gobsmacked. You have a right to feel angry, says our elder. But you are doing the right thing in staying away from him. Dear EWC I met this…
From law degree to lost
I got a law degree to please my parents, but now I can’t get motivated to find a job. You don’t have to be a lawyer, says our elder. Your…
Abandoned in the ER
My neighbor left me in the ER but when I told her I was hurt, she shunned me! Was I wrong? It sounds like she is showing her true colors,…
USA trip or my dad’s dream?
I’ve been offered a once-in-a-lifetime student exchange — but it clashes with my dad’s dream holiday. What should I do? Take the family holiday, says our elder. There will be…
Prison break-up
I’m about to serve a three-year sentence. Is it fair to expect my boyfriend to wait for me, or should I break up with him now? Three years is not…
Permission to delete Insta
I hate Instagram but I need it for work. Help! Our elder reassures a letter writer who finds it hard to cope with social media. Dear EWC I deleted Instagram…
Musical motivation
I have my heart set on being a composer — so why can’t I concentrate? You don’t need to be too specific at this stage, says our elder. Explore a…
How can I live in the now?
I’m scared of time passing me by. Our elder has some tips for living in the moment. Dear EWC I am currently a senior in high school and getting ready…