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

Ours is a story of two people from two totally different places on earth, the struggles we had and the friendship and bond we created...

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

As a journalist, I love getting to know more about people and how they experience life. Slowly, however, allowed me to go beyond what I expected.

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.

When I started interacting with people again, I noticed that I was able to have better conversations, and connect to people on a deeper level.

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

Surprisingly, had almost nothing in common with me, yet our letters were so long that it took us days to read and write an answer.

I will only tell people who are reading this story to never stop sending letters, you never know who is missing you.

I’ve become more confident when writing in English, that’s actually one of the reasons I downloaded Slowly...

Maria’s letters and passion have then sparked my interest in baking recipes and ignited my passion for baking.

Although I am an introvert, being alone all the time was very hard.