Last time I went to the dentist, I couldn’t stop shaking and crying. How can I stop myself from causing a scene? Our elder can relate. Perhaps it’s time to…
A prisoner in my own mind
Alone, abandoned and stuck. Can our elder help a letter writer who feels that she has nobody to talk to? Dear EWC Do you ever feel like a prisoner…
My cousin spills my secrets
I tell her everything… but then her mom tells my mom! If she can’t keep a secret, it’s time to stop confiding in her, says our elder. Dear EWC…
I’m scared of new things
Scared of college, scared to see my boyfriend… Can our elder help a letter-writer get over her fears and give college, and her relationship, a chance? Original Letter I…
I broke my bully’s arm!
Should I feel guilty? Sort of, says our elder. It’s right to stand up to a bully – but you did let your emotions get the better of you. …
All my friends were toxic
How can I stop feeling fed-up with people? Take heart, says our elder. Your school friends won’t matter for long. Stay true to yourself and you’ll meet great people. …
Burning out at school
A letter writer seeks confirmation that it’s not worth burning out over their grades. But, asks our elder, can you find someone to help you see a way through? Dear…
Terrified of driving
I’m about to turn 16 but I’m too scared to drive. Most people feel anxious when learning a new skill, says our elder. Tell your parents how you feel and…
Ouija board’s death prediction
The ouija board said I was going to die in 2025 – and now I’m scared it’s true! Our elder puts a letter writer’s mind at rest. Dear EWC…
Pregnant and alone
A pregnant college student has been abandoned by the father of her baby. Our elder has some advice on how to decide what to do next – starting with finding…