Slowly became a safe and warm space for me, where I left my heart and feelings in the letters and received those of other people in the same way.

Mi sento libera, a mio agio e sicura di me. Questo succede raramente nella vita reale quando parlo con qualcuno.

Chronic illness can make people feel alone, but online communities let us know, somebody cares.

In "Slowly" I found a good friend! Always support me, understand me, care about me, and accompany me in any situation.

I always had them when I felt down and when I felt happy, and I too was with them, all of us following each others' journey.

Tutto cominciò due anni e mezzo fa in una notte d’autunno facendo sbocciare un’amicizia fantastica.

They listen to me vent, they reassure me and I know that eventually everything will be okay.

When my father was diagnosed with terminal cancer two years ago, it was my Slowly family who helped me through.

Quando ho ricominciato a interagire con le persone, ho notato che riuscivo a avere conversazioni migliori e a connettermi con le persone a un livello più profondo.

The first letter I’d ever sent was the very first letter she had ever read. Coincidental?

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

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