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Write a letter

Some things are easier to say in a letter than out loud — to the version of you that's already gone through something, to the one still in it, or to someone you haven't found the words for yet. Write whatever you need to. When you're done, you can delete it, or keep a copy for yourself — as an image, a PDF, or emailed to you.

Nothing you write here is sent to Stories and Stanza or saved anywhere we can see. It stays in this browser only, for as long as you keep it — delete it whenever you like, or close the tab and it's gone.

Who's it for?

This just shapes the greeting below — write whatever you actually want to.

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Want a copy by email?

Entirely optional — it's emailed to you and then discarded. Nothing is stored on the server, and your address isn't kept or added to any list.

Please read. This is a space for personal reflection, not therapy, not a diagnosis, and not a substitute for professional care. If what you're writing feels heavy, please reach out to someone — a person you trust, your GP, or a support line. In Australia, Lifeline is on 13 11 14, available 24 hours. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000.