As an Australian living in China, there are periods of time where loneliness and isolation can overwhelm you.

As I spent more time on this app, I slowly – pun intended – learnt to appreciate the letters we exchanged with all those people who I lost connection with.

Finding warm and nice penpals might be a bit challenging for every one writes in their own unique way.

On my birthday this year, she wrote me one adorable letter and made me two beautiful music playlists which i listen to literally daily.

Writing with full attention is almost forgotten, in a world of instant messaging...

Nothing is off the limits with Slowly. There is a plethora of topics I can discuss here without people judging me.

Writing digital letters is definitely easier for a busy working adult like me.

Writing all these letters have helped me get through some really hard time.

Everyone is much older than me, but the lessons and the love that everyone leaves behind for this little girl are really a great happiness.

Surprisingly, had almost nothing in common with me, yet our letters were so long that it took us days to read and write an answer.

Ich will den Menschen, die diese Geschichte hier lesen, sagen, dass sie niemals aufhören sollen Briefe zu verschicken, ihr wisst nie, wer euch vielleicht vermisst.

Unlike my brief message, M wrote a long piece of letter, telling me about everything about her hometown, feeling curious about the island I’m from...