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…
Why are you still in prison?
I’m in love with a man who’s in prison and he lied to me about his release date. Our elder suspects he is not to be trusted. Dear EWC So…
Hate myself for being judge
My artist brother embarrasses me, but I don’t like feeling this way. How can I change? Our elder has some poetry recommendations that might help Dear EWC Hello, I’m in…
I can’t get up in the morning!
Not everyone is a morning person. Can our elders help a letter writer who’s having serious trouble with a 7am start? Dear EWC So I have serious issues with waking…
My friends or a fresh start?
After being bullied in the past, I have an opportunity to move school — but is it wrong to leave my friends behind? Our elder thinks you already know the…