One can most definitely make real and meaningful connections despite the distance or having a different cultural background.

I was brimming with excitement for the fact that I was talking to someone from another side of the WORLD!

For me, the small act of downloading an app with such a unique idea completely changed my life in a spectacular way...

Я не обязательно считаю, что моя история такая же захватывающая или оптимистичная, как у других, но я действительно хочу рассказать свою историю, если она выйдет наружу ...

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

Чувство волнения, которое проносится по моему телу, когда я вижу, что получу письмо, так необычно.

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.

I'm no longer afraid of being rejected by people because I know there will always be someone who will accept me for who I am, no matter how bad my flaws and imperfections might be.

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.