Author: Doug Meckelson

All I see is fear

Struggling with his sexuality in a country that’s hostile to LGBT rights, this letter writer is also mourning the tragic loss of his friend.  Our elder hopes that asserting his…

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Covid derailed my dream

Two years of online lectures, social anxiety… No wonder this architecture student has lost her motivation.  Take the pressure off yourself, says our elder. You are through the worst.  …

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Jealousy is killing me

A 15-year-old letter writer feels that she’s wasted her life because she doesn’t have close friendships.  Our elder has some strategies to start boosting her self-worth.    Dear EWC Hi,…

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I hate my major!

Our elder has good news: Your major is not a life sentence.  Meet with a college counselor, speak to your professors and explore tailoring a program that sparks your interest….

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She’s not a catfish!

This letter writer wants to reunite with his online long-distance girlfriend. Does she want him back?  Our elder is not optimistic. Start exploring meeting people in real life, he says….

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