This letter writer is very self-conscious about their crooked teeth – but their parents won’t help. Our elder has some strategies for getting the support they need. Dear EWC…
I feel like a disappointment
This letter writer has a long list of things that she thinks is wrong with her. Don’t be so hard on yourself, says our elder. Consider therapy, and try a…
Tired of pretending to be happy
I feel like I’ve given up and now I just feel angry. How can I get back on my feet? I don’t have the answers, says our elder. But you…
Am I gender fluid?
This letter writer is questioning their gender identity and is unsure how their older relatives will react. Maintain your self-respect and explore your identity, says our elder. And be assured…
I still miss my dad
He died in September and I can’t get through the pain. It is possible to move on, says our elder. Start with finding someone to talk to. Dear EWC…
How can I stop being naive?
I’m 22 but I don’t feel like an adult. Life is all one big learning experience, says our elder. Stay optimistic and you’ll become better at judging people and situations…
Commute, work, repeat
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…