Damon

🇨🇦 Canada

The brief time I was able to glimpse into what life is like across the world has definitively changed who I am...

Shishi

🇵🇭 Philippines

By simply letting our personalities flow through our letters, we were able to convey to others who we are despite the distance.

moominmadness

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Even though our cultural backgrounds and lifestyles were completely different, we were deeply connected.

coffeeloverph

🇵🇭 Philippines

Its “magical power” to build connections that are both meaningful and enduring rely on our mutual willingness to openly share and communicate with each other, as well as our mutual willingness to respect and appreciate each other’s uniqueness.

Cia

🇮🇩 Indonesia

I've always loved talking and finding out new things. Once I click with a certain person, the conversation will go on and on.

chrisedwards_au

🇦🇺 Australia / 🇨🇳 China

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

LuWat

🇧🇷 Brazil

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.

REMORSED

🇵🇭 Philippines

But quality takes time, so I would prefer to hear out a brutally honest person than sugarcoated conversations.

Freddy.wsl

🇩🇪 Germany

Just try your best to search for your "light" in the darkness. It will be worth it to fight for it- trust me!

Kalimeris

🇳🇿 New Zealand

The reason why I love Slowly is because it has caused me to read and listen. To listen to what others have to say despite our differences.

BethRJ

🇧🇷 Brazil

For the first time I didn't feel alone, even though I was alone at home.

coffeeloverph

🇵🇭 Philippines

But if done well, exchanging letters can yield a beautiful friendship that not only smells and tastes great, but nourishes our soul.