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…
Can’t share my secret grief
A letter writer wants to tell her friends about an old friend who died, but is worried about being seen as an attention seeker. Tell them, urges our elder —…
Dad spends our money on drugs
My dad does hard drugs and now he’s asking me and my brother to pay the bills. What can I do? Dear EWC Soooo, I know my father does hard…
A work date caught on camera
I hung out with my boyfriend during his work shift and now my boss is going to tell my parents. It might be time to ‘fess up before they hear…
Low rent comes with a catch
My boss wants me to move into the hotel where I work — but I’d have to cover for colleagues who don’t show. Is this a good idea? Our elder…
Hands off my grandson!
My ex has moved on and I don’t care if his new partner is nice! Our elder has some empathetic words for a letter writer who is struggling with her…
So happy for you! *grits teeth*
A letter writer feels like a bad friend because they’re jealous of their BFF’s success. Not at all, says our elder — it’s normal to feel that way, but it…