The Clarion will be introducing a new advice column in the fall of 2014 titled, ‘Dear Gabby’– similar to the famous advice column, Dear Abby, founded by Pauline Phillips in 1956. Dear Gabby will provide compassionate and honest answers to questions varying from personal life issues, to work related problems.
My name is Gabrielle Sharp. I’ve been a parttime student at Sinclair
Community College for three years. My ultimate goal is to inspire and give advice to those in need. I have always been one to listen to the issues that my friends have experienced in the past, so I thought this would be a perfect opportunity for students to receive some guidance. What sets Dear Gabby apart is the fact that I’m a college student experiencing issues in my own life. It’s relatable because I also juggle work, school and personal obstacles, just as any other student. I’ve experienced my own problems, and in
the end, it has made me stronger. It sounds cliché, but the fact of the matter is, that I would’ve enjoyed having an outside opinion on the situation to change my perspective, and maybe even guide me. It seems as though life gets more complicated as we get older, so the purpose of this column is about feeling a sense
of connection. This will be a channel for students to receive advice anonymously. Your issues are just as important to me as they are to you. I am not here to make your decisions for you, I just hope you find a new outlook on life’s rocky road.
For advice, contact
clarion@sinclair.edu
with the subject