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Since then, the idea of pen pals intrigued me. As a kid who don’t leave her room but wants to have many friends, the thought of sharing my interests, life and culture through handwritten letters fascinates me. Sadly, I didn’t experience it since like all parents who gets overprotected on their child, I should never talk to strangers. But it all changed when one day, I discovered Slowly when I’m finding ways to interact with other people online.

At first, I was disheartened because it took days before I got my 1st letter. However, I realized that the only way for me for meaningful conversations is to speak confidently. From that, I try to be mindful on every letter that I write.

This big step of mine brings me immerse joy as me and my pen pals exchange fun and interesting letters from time to time. As I sit in my room in front of my computer, reading and writing letters, I glimpse into people’s lives and see their perspectives and stories unfold one by one. That’s why, I truly believe that one’s culture and language are not a barrier but a bridge to understand each other’s lives.

I am grateful to the creators of this app for bringing people closer despite the distance. I am also thankful for every pen pal that took their time to reply even though they’re also busy with their own lives. Some of them are not online anymore but I still cherish their letters in my archives to reminisce the time that we once shared. And for my current pen pals, I hope all of you are well and happy. We may not send letters often, but I eagerly anticipate the new stories each one will brings.

“Don’t talk to strangers,” they say, but knowing one might change your mind. Every stranger has their own story, and it only takes a single letter to form a meaningful bond that transcends borders.