Unfortunately, he deactivated his account, and the last time I've heard from him was in August ... 

I can describe it as a meditative experience: I feel fully present in the moment and I forget about the world as I keep typing.

Her letters made me think about lots of the stuff that I had taken for granted in the world, and she and I held several of the same moral values.

Slowly made me realize how beautiful this world is and how many lovely people are waiting to be discovered!

Parlavano di un mondo a me sconosciuto, ma mi hanno dato la chiave e mi hanno fatto da guida.

Slowly taught me the most important lesson of treasuring people in your life. Never take them for granted.

Spesso ci scambiamo storie, sulle nostre paure e preoccupazioni riguardo alla vita. Non ho mai esitato a dirgli nulla.

Gil si impegnò molto, ci dedicò molto tempo nonostante il suo lavoro e ci portò nella sua città natale, Querétaro, a vedere tanti bei posti ai quali senza di lui non saremmo mai arrivate.

I am ever so blessed for my Slowly penpals that have warmed my heart and stopped me from feeling alone.

My past me probably wouldn't believe that I can now talk to people with ease and not feel overwhelmed all the time...

I fell like I'm becoming a better person by exchanging letters with him, asking about each other's strengths, and caring for each other.

Slowly has helped me come out of my shell and become more confident that people will appreciate what I say.