Family

I have savings; I just don’t know how to do it! Why not try moving in with roommates, says our elder. It’s a great first step towards independent living.  …

I think my parents are divorcing and now my father has met someone else. Can I confront him?  That’s not a great idea, says our elder. Find a sympathetic ear…

This letter writer would like to move out; however, his strict Muslim parents will disown him if he does.  Only you can decide what’s best for you, says our elder….

A letter writer isn’t close to her grandniece but wanted to send her a graduation gift anyway.  Our elder is clear on this one: send the gift!   Dear EWC…

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….

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…

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…

A letter writer is angry with her widowed father for dating her English teacher.  Can our elder persuade her to give them a chance?   Dear EWC Dear EWC, this…

My younger brother is violent and malicious, but my parents say it’s just his hormones. How can I help them? You need to encourage them to make him see a…

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…