After dropping out of college twice, this letter writer is struggling with a traineeship at a gym. You know what to do, says our elder: find something and stick to…
Forgiving my brother’s killer
My brother was killed in an accident when he was 10. Now the friend responsible wants my forgiveness. Only you can decide when the time is right, says our elder….
Single, stuck and scared
This 22-year-old letter writer feels that they have never done anything meaningful with their life. Our elder has some ideas about how to move forward. Dear EWC I’ve just…
Letting my emotions out
I bottle everything up until I have a full-on breakdown. Don’t judge yourself, says our elder. Keep clearing the decks and stop your emotions piling up. Dear EWC Hey,…
Friends make me fed-up
I’ve never had a friend who didn’t leave me heartbroken. Take heart, says our elder. Your classmates won’t matter soon; find people who will. Dear EWC I am lately…
He wants a “break”
I know I can’t depend on my fiancé for happiness – but I don’t know how to be happy. This moment will not last forever, says our elder. Talk to…
Grieving for my great grandma
This letter writer hasn’t felt the same since their great grandmother passed away. Our elder shares her own experiences of grief and counsels, give yourself time. Dear EWC I…
I don’t know how to feel
Is there something wrong with me? Our elder has some reassuring news for a letter writer: You can identify more emotions than you might realize. Here’s a test that will…
I might be gay
A letter writer is struggling to accept that he might be gay. Accept feelings you are having, says our elder. Don’t judge them; listen to them, and see where they…
Those jokes are not OK
My friends’ racist and sexist “jokes” make me uncomfortable but I’m scared of calling them out. It’s important to speak up, says our elder. Here are some good techniques. …