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I’m surrounded by depression and addiction and I’m completely overwhelmed.  Stop trying to solve everyone else’s problems, says our elder, and start to focus on your own life.   Dear…

I’ve fallen in love with Southern California and want to go there for college but my family and boyfriend are back East. Our elder says: Go! Explore life a little….

My life was perfect when I was 14. How can I get back there?  Remember the past fondly, says our elder, but start looking ahead. You have all your life…

She barges into my room and talks for 45 minutes at a time. How can I get my roommate to leave me alone?  This is a good learning experience, says…

Thanks to Covid 19, I’m stuck inside with my mom. Should I stand up to her or just take it?  Our elder counsels keeping the peace for now.   Dear…

Or is it just a scam? That depends on what you’d like to get out of a college education, says our elder.  Consider community college, and remember that a high…

But I still feel overwhelmed!  Take a step back, says our elder, and focus on one or two things at a time. And be proud of yourself for working to…

An 18-year-old letter writer has some difficult decisions ahead.  I was once in the same situation, says our elder. Talk to your grandmother.   Dear EWC Lately, I’ve been feeling…

I did some research and found some long-lost family – including my biological father. Should I make contact?  Sure, says our elder. Take that first step in a non-threatening way….

A letter writer is thinking about their college major – and has a bunch of questions.  Our elder has some good news: you don’t have to make a decision right…