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…
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…