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.

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.

Більшу частину свого життя я відчувала себе ізольованою. Я відчувала відчуженість від своїх однолітків у школі, і навіть від своєї родини.

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

Коли я знову почав спілкуватися з людьми, я помітив, що зміг мати кращі розмови і зв’язуватися з людьми на більш глибокому рівні.

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.