I was hurt when my best friend dated a guy I liked without telling me, and even more hurt when my mom took her side! Our elder shares her own…
I’m not lazy, I’m stressed!
School is super-stressful right now and Mom’s criticism is not helping. How can I tell her I just need to relax? Don’t take it personally, says our elder. Here’s how…
Ignored at work – it hurts!
This letter writer is baffled by a co-worker who follows him around, only to exclude him from conversations. Can our elders help him make sense of his behavior? Dear EWC…
Is my favorite band satanic?
Their music has got me through some tough times but I’ve read some disturbing things online. Is it a sin to support them? Our elder has some comforting advice –…
Dear 16-year-old me…
In a bid to be a better person, this letter writer turned to our elder for advice. What would he say to his 16-year-old self? Dear EWC Hi! Currently…
The rejected musketeer
They were best friends, but now this letter writer is discovering how much it hurts when three become two. Forge new friendships, says our elder, and take heart – we…
The worst dating advice ever
This letter writer asked his friends what he should do about a girl he liked. Their take? To announce it on social media. Our elder tries to help unravel the…
Pregnant with twins – I’m 13
Our elder counsels a letter writer in a difficult situation. Summon your courage and tell your parents, she says. Dear EWC I am 13 years old. One day I…
Is it OK to feel annoyed?
Or is it just my hormones talking? Our elder helps a letter writer who feels that she isn’t being heard. Dear EWC I say to my mom while in…
A two-week window
I like her, she likes me… but her friend wants two weeks to try and get me as a prom date. Time is off the essence, says our elder. Ask…