I just found my family, but now I’m worried that my real dad won’t want me. Be patient, says our elder. He’s had a shock, and these things take time….
Obsessed with her Xbox love
My daughter met a boy on Xbox who lives in another state, and now she says she can’t live without him. You can’t stop her, says our elder, but perhaps…
Can I work with the mean girls?
A letter writer has been offered an amazing opportunity, but it means working with the girls who were mean to her in high school. Take a chance, says our elder….
Stop getting sick, sis!
My sister keeps coming down with colds and fevers, and as a germaphobe, I hate it! Our elder has some comforting words for a letter writer who is fed up…
My success made her toxic!
When things are going well for me, my best friend gets anxious — but she won’t let me help her. Now she’s ghosting me! Our elder thinks it might be…
Losing my childhood home
My family is moving away once I go to college — but I can’t bear the thought of not being able to return to my home town. We hear you,…
Will I ever find work after jail?
A young letter writer is scared that he’ll never get work after a past misdemeanor. Our elder has some words of reassurance. Dear EWC I am 20 years old and…
I just can’t do science, Mom!
I’m failing science class, and I’m scared my mom’s going to kick me out. Help! Our elder has some tips on how a letter writer can improve her relationship with…
What, every weekend?
My friend wants to stay in my apartment every weekend so that she can save on rent. How can I tell her that this is too much? Oh my, says…
How can I last longer in bed?
A letter writer is concerned that he can only last five minutes — and his girlfriend is not happy. Our elder has some helpful advice on foreplay. Dear EWC Hi,…