A letter writer doubts his intelligence level – and our elder can relate. From finding outside interests to taking a creative writing class, here’s how to build your self-confidence. …
Should I burn my book ideas?
I’ve accepted that I’ll never be a published novelist, but I still have a bunch of ideas. Should I set myself free by burning them? Absolutely not, says our elder….
Stuck, lost and dejected
I lost everything last year and now I’m back living with my parents. How can I find my purpose? The only way is up, says our elder. See friends, make…
Mom gets mad when I cry
I cry so easily, but my mom says I need to be tougher. We’re all wired differently, says our elder – and I’m sure she doesn’t mean to hurt you….
It started so well!
But now my new boyfriend is starting to lose interest. Did I do something wrong? Don’t take it personally, says our elder. Remember, dating is all about trial and error….
It Was Okay to Move On
Raven wrote in to Elder Wisdom Circle with conflicted feelings about a friendship that she felt could be something more. She had had a long-distance relationship with this friend in…
My football crush
He’s two years older than me. Should I try to talk to him anyway? Our elder has some reassuring advice for a letter writer navigating a high school crush. …
Straight As aren’t enough
This letter writer is a successful student but her parents make her feel like a loser. Don’t measure yourself by what other people think, says our elder. Decide your own…
My friend’s mom is worried…
She says he isn’t acting normal but asked me to keep it to myself. What should I do? Keep your word, says our elder – but keep an eye on…
Give us space, Mom!
We just had a new baby. Is a daily video and three visits a week too much? Our elder has some advice for a letter writer who needs to set…