your writer
About
It's fair to want to know who is on the other end. Here is everything I would want to know in your place.
Who I am
I'm Cynthia. I've been a mother in many seasons, and I've lived many of the ones you might be in:
- A young mom, before I felt ready
- A foster mom, and an adoptive mom
- A homeschooling mom, teaching at the kitchen table
- A mom grieving, the year I lost my brother
- A mom starting over after divorce, and brave enough to love again
- A mom rebuilding a career and a life, through law school and long years of work
I'm not an expert, and I don't have it all figured out. I simply remember how lonely each season felt, and I built The Long Letter so no mother has to feel that alone. There's no judgment here. Only what I've learned, offered softly, if you want it.
I write every letter myself. Nobody else reads or answers your letters, and nothing is written by a machine and signed with my name.
Cynthia
what this is
What it is, and what it isn't
You write to me about your life, and I write back, to you by name, about what you actually said. Letters are shaped around your season, and you can keep them on your own private page or have them arrive by mail, typed on my typewriter.
It is not therapy, counseling, legal advice or a crisis service. When you need more than a letter, I'll point you toward people who can help, and numbers to call are always here.
your safety
How you are kept safe
- You never need to give me a home address. A PO box or mail service works, and plain envelopes are always available.
- I don't confirm to anyone that you write to me. Not family, not an ex, not anyone who asks.
- Your words are never published without your specific written permission.
- Card payments go straight to Stripe. I never see or hold card details.
- Every page has a Quick exit button, top right.
write to me
Contact
Email cynthia@thelongletters.com and I'll answer within two working days. Or simply write your first letter; it's free.