My daughter has anxiety and depression, but I can’t afford to pay for counseling. Help! Our elder has some practical suggestions — and some reassuring words. Dear EWC I am…
When will it drop on my head?
I don’t know what to do with my life! I keep hoping for a revelation but time is running out. Our elder has some suggestions for a letter writer who’s…
Mom won’t let me go — I’m 28!
I want to move in with my partner, but my controlling mom says she’ll disown me if I leave her. Surely I should be allowed to move on? Absolutely, says…
My GF literally makes me sick!
I was sick one night when I was with my girlfriend, and now I can’t even think about her without feeling nauseous. Help! Our elder has some reassuring words. Dear…
School sex pest
The guy just won’t take a hint! Our elder counsels a letter writer who is being harassed by an older boy at school. Dear EWC There is this guy a…
My mean stepdaughter
Next time my stepdaughter comes to stay, I want to escape to a hotel. Am I being unreasonable? Not at all, says our elder. Stay out of her way, and…
I drove my crush away!
I was too aggressive about wanting more, and now she won’t talk to me. How can I get our friendship back? Chalk this one up to experience, says our elder…
You gotta pay rent, son
My adult son wants to move back home. How much should I be charging him in rent? Our elder shares a couple of his own experiences to shed some light…
A party boy wants to grow up
I never studied at school because I was too busy partying. How can I get my career on track in my thirties? Kudos to you for wanting something better says…
Husband wants to change gender
I support him — but what do I tell my children, asks a letter writer. Our elder admires her attitude and has some advice on how to start the conversation….