Slowly Stories
Penpalships You Can Only Find on Slowly
We are like stars, and each star is different from the others.
Ella and Jessica met through Slowly at 15. After exchanging letters for three years, they travelled 3,700 miles at 18 to meet face-to-faceโand now theyโre planning their next reunion in 2026.
I have a beautiful memory of friendship: the time I met my penpal in person after three years of writing letters to each other.
Hearing about so many peoples different experiences and outlooks on life, where they traveled to...
Unfortunately, he deactivated his account, and the last time I've heard from him was in August ...ย
They speak of a world unfamiliar to me, but they gave me the key and showed me around.
We often exchange stories, about our fears and worries about life. I never hesitated to tell him anything.
Gil went out of his way, taking time off work to show us around his hometown of Querรฉtaro, taking us to places we would never have found without him.
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.
I found people who are changing the way I see the world with their words, making me travel without leaving my place...
This unique platform transcends borders and language barriers, bringing people from diverse backgrounds together...
I do feel like an old friend who longing each other and finally reunited after a long time separated.