I’m so scared of looking stupid – how can I get over my fear of failure? Stop trying to be perfect, says our elder. Accept your mistakes and start to…
People call me an idiot
A letter writer doubts his intelligence level – and our elder can relate. From finding outside interests to taking a creative writing class, here’s how to build your self-confidence. …
Stuck, lost and dejected
I lost everything last year and now I’m back living with my parents. How can I find my purpose? The only way is up, says our elder. See friends, make…
Straight As aren’t enough
This letter writer is a successful student but her parents make her feel like a loser. Don’t measure yourself by what other people think, says our elder. Decide your own…
Save me from the thought-spiral
I’m having academic burnout and it’s making me look down on myself. Look after yourself physically and work on correcting the self-talk, says our elder. You’ve got this! Dear…
I’m becoming who I want to be…
But the people around me are holding me back. Should I cut ties and leave? Life is a journey, says our elder. Some relationships don’t last the course – and…
Am I boring?
My teachers call me supercilious. Is this why people stay away? It’s great that you’re asking these questions, says our elder. Think before you speak and just do the best…
I’ve never really had friends
And I spend most of my time alone. Our elder suggests some resources for a letter writer suffering from anxiety and depression who struggles to make connections. Dear EWC…
Out of an abusive relationship…
… and now I need an outlet for my anger. Reading and physical exercise will help, says our elder. But first of all: forgive yourself. Dear EWC I got…
Possessed by a demon
This letter writer believes he is possessed. That sounds unlikely, says our elder. But do talk to a priest. Dear EWC Hello. I’m possessed by a demon. I’ve been…