Family

A letter writer wants to quit Girl Scouts — but her mom is the troop leader and meetings are at her house. Can our elder help her leave without hurting…

I hate my dad and I don’t want him to come to graduation. Don’t give him the power to ruin your day, says our elder — just do your best…

My parents know that I’m transgender but my mom still has trouble using my preferred name. Give her time, says our elder. It sounds like she’s trying to adjust. Dear…

I just found my family, but now I’m worried that my real dad won’t want me. Be patient, says our elder. He’s had a shock, and these things take time….

My sister keeps coming down with colds and fevers, and as a germaphobe, I hate it! Our elder has some comforting words for a letter writer who is fed up…

My family is moving away once I go to college — but I can’t bear the thought of not being able to return to my home town. We hear you,…

My dad is depressed and calls me more than four times a day. How can I make him stop? It’s time to act like the adult in this relationship, says…

I just found out that my daughter has a half-sister. Should I tell her? Your instincts are saying no for a reason, says our elder. Listen to them. Dear EWC…

… but I’m going to Vegas to hook up with an older married couple that I met on the internet. Our elder does not feel that this is a wise…

After losing my mother, I really need a mother figure in my life. How can I cope? Our empathetic elder has some suggestions — and a word of caution. Dear…