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The Moth

The Moth Radio Hour: Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stories about Letters

Oct 10, 2023
Join Meg Ferrill, Danielle Dardashti, Matty Struski, and Lu Levin as they share stories about letters. From a letter read in a human sexuality class to a love letter that reached its recipient after 10 years, these stories explore the transformative power of communication. Discover the significance of love letters, the imagination of correspondence with the Tooth Fairy, and the craft of writing poetic rejection letters.
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Quick takeaways

  • Letters can create deep bonds and serve as a record of relationships and lives.
  • Writing personalized rejection letters can bring joy and fulfillment, leaving a lasting impact on both the writer and the recipient.

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Letters become a source of connection

The speaker recounts the story of writing and receiving letters as a means of connection and healing. They mention how their grandfather wrote to them every week, creating a deep bond and leaving behind a collection of cherished letters. The letters served as a record of their lives and a testament to their relationship.

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