Why are my parents so obsessed with my school grades if they won’t help me get to college? Our elder has some ideas on how to ask for more support….
She’s not part of the family!
A letter writer is flying out her son to see his grandmother, but she doesn’t want him to bring his wife. Our elder is not impressed with this attitude. Dear…
I can’t give up my guinea pigs
A letter writer risked her education when she bought a pair of guinea pigs, but she just can’t let them go. Our elder is lost for words. Dear EWC I…
But that’s my passion, Mom!
I took up photography but then my mom muscled in. How can I get her to put the camera down? Our elder tries to smooth things over. Dear EWC Hello!…
Can I stage an intervention?
A grandmother is desperate to get her granddaughter away from her controlling husband. Our elder urges caution. Dear EWC I believe that my 24-year-old granddaughter is being emotionally abused. She…
A Christmas gift for Granddad
What can I buy for a man who says he has everything? You’ve come to the right place, says our elder… Dear EWC With Christmas a month away, I have…
Do I owe my brother anything?
My mom died and left me a house. Should I send money to my drug-addicted brother? It’s your house, says our elder — and you don’t need to enable him….
I think Mom is depressed
A letter writer just wants her mom to get better. Can our elder help her to ask for the support she needs? Dear EWC Hello. I’m a sophomore in high…
Congrats on the wedding…
…but maybe you should have told me about my daughter’s new stepmother? A letter writer is dumbfounded when her ex gets married again without telling her. Be the grown-up, advises…
He’s just not #thankful
My husband’s grandson lives with us and never says thank you. Why should I keep cleaning up after him? Our elder has some strategies to help change his habits. Dear…