A letter writer doesn’t want to hurt her friend, but she needs to put her straight about something. Don’t put it off any longer, says our elder. Dear EWC How…
I think Mom is depressed
A letter writer just wants her mom to get better. Can our elder help her to ask for the support she needs? Dear EWC Hello. I’m a sophomore in high…
I can’t talk to my friends now?
A letter writer’s boyfriend hates it when she messages her friends. Our elder is pretty clear on what she needs to do. Hey, I am angry/upset with my boyfriend. I…
Pranked by two small kids!
Can our elder help a babysitter who is constantly cleaning up after two naughty children? Perhaps it’s time to find another job… Dear EWC I baby sit two children, Lucas…
A party invite with strings
I’m a guest! Do I have to get there early and help? Our elder advises a letter writer who’s rowing with her husband about party etiquette. Dear EWC My husband…
Am I just taking Mom for a ride?
A recovering alcoholic is relying on her mom… for now. Is this OK? Our elder has some compassionate words. Dear EWC Hello, Must be brief, as my story is too…
Spoiling for a fight
A guy in my class is always cursing at me, and I’m now at breaking point. Help! It’s time the teacher got involved, says our elder. Dear EWC Hi. Before…
No thanks for this secret Santa
When a letter writer gave her friends some anonymous gifts, it wasn’t actually appreciated. Maybe you’re overthinking this, suggests our elder. I’ve had this group of friends for four years…
Congrats on the wedding…
…but maybe you should have told me about my daughter’s new stepmother? A letter writer is dumbfounded when her ex gets married again without telling her. Be the grown-up, advises…
My boyfriend can’t dance!
Homecoming was a disaster. How can I get close to my boyfriend again? Our elder has some communication strategies. Dear EWC My boyfriend and I went to homecoming dance. I…