I’ve tried and tried but I just can’t figure out how to do it. Well, says our elder, I admire your willingness to ask a direct question. It’s all about…
That puppy gives him asthma!
My son is so allergic to pets that he needs medication — and his grandparents just bought a puppy! How can he continue to see them? Our elder has a…
Am I a sex addict?
A letter writer has worked hard to overcome a difficult background, but still seeks solace in casual sex. Can our elder help her break the habit? Dear EWC I’m turning…
This isn’t what I wanted!
What happens when you get your dream job, only to find that you just don’t want it anymore? Our elder has a systematic approach that just might help. Dear EWC…
Brother and sister get naked
Could my girlfriend and her brother be a bit too close? They keep getting nude in front of each other. It’s a tricky one, agrees our elder — maybe it’s…
Please pay for my therapy!
I’m depressed and I want to have therapy — but I’m scared my parents won’t want to pay. Don’t panic, says our elder. There is always help out there. Dear…
Work and school? I can’t!
A letter writer wonders how “normal people” manage both at the same time. Have you thought about working part-time, asks our elder. Dear EWC I need a job but I…
Roommate versus family — help!
I like living with my roommate but my family is pressuring me to move closer to them. Our elder has some questions — like, why so much pressure from your…
I just miss my mom
After losing my mother, I really need a mother figure in my life. How can I cope? Our empathetic elder has some suggestions — and a word of caution. Dear…
Mom hooked up with gf’s dad!
A secret girlfriend, divorced parents… you can guess what happened next. Don’t worry, says our elder, this can all work out. Dear EWC This is probably one of the most…