A letter writer asks, is this all there is? Our elder has some tips on how to escape the corporate mold and recapture that feeling of adventure. Dear EWC…
Swimming left me drained
A teenage boy dreads the thought of competitive swimming again. Does he have to go back? Not if it feels like a chore, says our elder. Find something that makes…
Why did I bully my friend?
A letter writer taunted her friend when she was a teenager. Now she can’t forgive herself Can our elder convince her to stop dwelling on it and move on with…
Struggling with OCD
Every little thing takes so much energy! How can I be productive? Our elder has some tips to help this letter writer achieve balance in their life. Dear EWC…
How can I overcome trauma?
After some painful events, this letter writer is looking for someone to talk to but she can’t afford therapy. Our elder has some suggestions on how to learn to trust…
Tasks terrify me
A student gets so stressed about managing their time that they have a hard time breathing sometimes. Can our elder help them find their motivation? Dear EWC I have…
A life on hold
My job, my relationship, even my faith: it’s all on hold. You are in control of your life, says our elder. It’s time to choose a more uplifted way to…
Learning to love myself
This letter writer is on a mission to make himself a better person but doesn’t know where to start. Our elder has some strategies for boosting self-esteem and living in…
I am just ordinary
A letter writer dreams of being a psychiatric nurse, but never feels good enough. Can our elder help her find the motivation she needs? Dear EWC At a considerably…
I have nothing besides school
A student is so caught up with her grades that she’s neglected the rest of her life. Our elder thinks that online testing might help her identify what she loves….