She helped me learn about Chinese culture and traditions. I told her that hopefully one day I'll get the chance to meet her...

It seems that it helped me get better. What is sure is that I've fought back my fears.

The feeling of excitement that rushes through my body when I see I'm gonna receive a letter is so bizarre.

Isn’t it amusing how close of a relationship you can develop just over words?

Deep down, I think everyone longs to find out what's beyond the confines of their own culture—the huge world at large.

The act of correspondence where you share a bit about yourself can make you feel a smidge vulnerable at first, but if you give it some time, it will pay off.

Ik ben niet langer bang om door mensen afgewezen te worden, omdat ik weet dat er altijd iemand zal zijn die mij zal accepteren zoals ik ben, hoe erg mijn gebreken en onvolkomenheden ook zijn.

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

For the majority of my life, I felt isolated. I felt estranged from my peers at school and I even felt estranged from my family.

My friends and teachers call me an alien, because I like to do some crazy and weird things in school.

Toen ik weer met mensen begon te interageren, merkte ik dat ik betere gesprekken kon voeren en op een dieper niveau met mensen kon verbinden.

Maybe not all people are interested in this topic. But compared with the instant chats, writing here is more healing for my soul. I feel accepted in the decent way of talking.