This letter writer feels lonely after spending time in another city. Our elder shares their own experience of anxiety and has some tips: embrace life, and don’t be afraid to…
Six hours? I’m legit too busy
Our elder helps a people pleaser who finds it hard to say no. How can they schedule time with a good friend without bailing on their other priorities? Dear…
Sorry I ghosted you…
I fell out with a group of friends who were affecting my mental health but now I have to see them in class. Help! You can fix this, says our…
Birthday party best friend woes
This letter writer was planning a birthday party when her best friend made it clear she wouldn’t come. What’s up? Our elder helps her consider the options. Dear EWC…
Dropped for the popular crowd
This letter writer fell out with her best friend after being ignored at summer camp – but now she misses her. Should she reach out? I can relate, says our…
Ghosted by my best friend
We were friends for seven years but she didn’t even wish me a happy birthday. I know it hurts, says our elder, but it will fade in time. Dear…
I want friends, not hook-ups
This letter writer is struggling to find friends in the LBGTQ+ community but it feels like everyone just wants sex. Don’t give up, says our elder. Make it clear what…
My friend, a guy and my mom
I was hurt when my best friend dated a guy I liked without telling me, and even more hurt when my mom took her side! Our elder shares her own…
Ignored at work – it hurts!
This letter writer is baffled by a co-worker who follows him around, only to exclude him from conversations. Can our elders help him make sense of his behavior? Dear EWC…
The rejected musketeer
They were best friends, but now this letter writer is discovering how much it hurts when three become two. Forge new friendships, says our elder, and take heart – we…