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Wisdom is a gift that must be shared. Wisdom Circle connects elders and advice seekers, offering free, confidential advice. Elders, or what we call wisdom keepers, share experiences and stay engaged, while seekers gain guidance from those with similar experiences. This virtual service transcends geographical barriers, providing personalized, empathetic connections that can make a difference in people’s lives.
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Choosing My Path in Life
“But I really want to audition. I want to make a debut and make music that reaches people’s souls and give performances that makes them forget about reality for a little while.” Our Elder says: “You have many dreams of the type of life that you want. That is how it should be at your […]
What Should I Do?
“I was really worried that she thought I was dumb. I was also worried that she didn’t view me like everyone else.” Our Elder says: “An opinion from an unqualified, random, person should be given as much credence as an explanation of quantum mechanics from the burger flipper at your favorite hamburger joint.” Dear EWC, […]
Dating as a Queer Woman
“This past year I spent a lot of time trying to better understand what I was seeking and the type of partner I was looking for as well as the type of partner I wanted to be.” Our Elder says: “To rebuild trust in yourself, look at what did go right. You communicated clearly, respected […]
Confusion and Regret
“A lot of drama happened in school, a friend circle of mine cut off with me because of my relationship with him. His image isn’t that good in terms of girls/relationships in school but i still dated him because he reassured me a lot of things and i got convinced.” Our Elder says: “If it […]
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Our History
Founded in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Wisdom Circle has support staff across North America and the globe. WC programs, and our wisdom keepers, have been featured on ABC, BBC, and in such publications as the Wall Street Journal and Time magazine, among others.
The Wisdom Circle is an IRS 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation. Your financial support is always needed and appreciated. This helps us scale our outreach and support. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation via our secure donation form.
- 23 years of service providing valuable and fulfilling support for young people and others in need
- We have responded to more than half a million requests from over 187 countries around the world
- 90% of advice seekers were satisfied, or very satisfied with the advice and support given
- 96% of advice seekers would recommend us to others
We create a world where more than half a million connections have been made between generations, in facing human challenges and situations. For the advice seekers, it offers a source of free and confidential advice from someone who has been through similar situations, or challenges. For the wisdom keepers, we provide an opportunity to share their life experiences, wisdom, and perspectives with those who seek their guidance.
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