A letter writer needs help figuring it all out. You are worthy just as you are, says our elder. The first step? Choose to believe in yourself. Dear EWC…
This earthling is lost
A high school student feels that life is meaningless. Our elder shares what he’s learned: Life is what you make it, not what other people say it should be. …
How can I become important?
My life is going nowhere. It all starts with self-acceptance, says our elder. Embrace who you are, and you’ll open the door to success. Dear EWC I don’t know…
Committing to just one profession
I’m graduating high school; how can I choose what I want to do? Our elder says: you don’t have to! Speak to experts, explore opportunities, and choose a field of…
My roommate takes advantage
I’ve tried to talk to her but it didn’t help. You can’t change someone else’s behavior, says our elder, so how about changing your own? It’s time to be more…
But what if something happens?
This letter writer is consumed by negative thoughts. Don’t panic, says our elder. Keep busy, take risks, and move forward with purpose. Dear EWC Hi, I know my situation…
Uh-oh, it’s that dream again
This letter writer is plagued by recurring nightmares. From getting to the root of stress to creating healthy sleep habits, our elder has a wealth of advice. Dear EWC I’ve…
Phone sex: his mom found out!
My boyfriend’s mom read all our messages and now she wants me to apologize. Help! You haven’t done anything wrong, says our elder. Be honest with her and maybe she…
I met my late friend in a dream
Does it mean something? It’s all about your own personal interpretation of your dream, says our elder. Do some research – but don’t overthink it. Dear EWC Recently, I had…
A vicious circle
I allowed someone to hurt me and now I’m lashing out at everyone around me. Our elder suggests some helpful starting points for a letter writer who needs to work…