A letter writer just wants to drive somewhere—anywhere—all the time. Do other people feel this too? You bet, says our elder. Dear EWC I have a strong sense of wanderlust;…
How do I hear my own voice?
After a tarot reading, a musician is looking for his “thing”. Feel the fear and do it anyway, says our elder. Dear EWC Hello! Thank you in advance for your…
I hate being tall!
People say I should be a model but I just want to fit in. Our elders help a middle school student come to terms with her height. Dear EWC Hey…
Can’t go on without my kitten
A letter writer was devastated after having to give away their kitten due to a cat allergy. Our elder can sympathize. Dear EWC So recently this summer I got something…
Why am I the ugly sister?
A letter writer feels ugly and unloveable. Hang in there, says our elder. Things really do get better. Dear EWC Growing up, I didn’t think I was ugly. I didn’t…
I can give it all up except weed
Our elder has some support and encouragement for a 15-year-old letter writer who is affected by illegal drugs. Dear EWC I’m 15 years old and have tried so many illegal…
I was that person at office bash
A letter writer harassed his co-workers at an office party—but he was so drunk he doesn’t remember. Don’t worry, says our elder; the humiliation will fade over time. Dear EWC…
Help me fly the nest!
What’s stopping me leaving home? Our elder helps a letter writer move past his emotional blocks and make a moving-out plan. Dear EWC I am still in California and living…
Help! All my friends are stoners
A letter writer wants to ditch the weed and move on with her life. Our elder has some suggestions. Dear EWC Hello! I am very lost and need some advice….
How can I turn vegetarian?
A teen wants to explore being vegetarian but worries about what their parents will think. Perhaps it’s time to start making yourself useful in the kitchen, suggests our elder. …