I’m so upset by my best friend’s boyfriend that I want to talk to the school principal. Is it worth risking my friendship? Yes, says our elder. Nobody should talk…
Where’s my pay raise?
Our elder has some advice for a letter writer who’s feeling let down by management at work. Dear EWC I wrote to this website when I was in high…
Mom, I’m bisexual Ampoule
Should I tell my homophobic mom about my sexuality? Our elder advises this letter writer to wait until she has left home. Dear EWC I’m a young female, who…
Sitting Together in a Quiet, Calm Living Room
Hope wrote into Elder Wisdom Circle distressed about a situation in her relationship. She confessed that she had cheated on her boyfriend only a few days after they started dating,…
My friends don’t care
I listen to them talk about their love lives but they never listen to me. Good listeners deserve to be heard too, says our elder. Here’s how you can change…
Fashion design or making money?
I have my heart set on majoring in fashion design but my mom says I should focus on a more stable profession. It’s not either/or, says our elder. You can…
Pregnant at 14
Should I keep the baby? Think about the welfare of the baby, says our elder. Talk to your parents about how they feel, and you might want to think about…
Tired of pretending to be happy
I feel like I’ve given up and now I just feel angry. How can I get back on my feet? I don’t have the answers, says our elder. But you…
How to manage Mom
A letter writer has a toxic relationship with her mother – something our elder can understand all too well. It won’t happen overnight, but it can get better. Dear…
Abandoned at the ER
My neighbor left me alone at the ER – and then she got mad at me! Should I try to save this friendship? She’s shown her true colors, says our…