Dear Future “Tea Time” Readers,

We’ve all heard it before from guidance counselors, teachers, coaches, advisors and almost every other school employee:

“You always have someone to talk to.”

“You can always come to me.”

While that remains true– some situations aren’t right to bring up to administration.

Maybe you had a falling out with your friend and don’t want to get them in trouble. Or perhaps you are involved in a complicated love triangle. That’s a weird thing to talk about with Dr. D.

We get it.

That’s why I created this column. It’s a place for you to find solutions to awkward, frustrating, or scandalous situations. Just write an anonymous letter describing your predicament, and put it in the  Rhinebeck Reality box in the cafeteria, comment it on a post on our website, or email it to  [email protected]. I will write a completely unbiased (and anonymous) response and hopefully help you work through your issue.

As a teenager, I have experienced my fair share of unpleasant, awkward situations and have made it out the other side intact; I’d love to help you do the same. I assure you: this column is a judgment-free zone.

I look forward to your letters!

In Solidarity,

Earl Grey