Pen Pal Community

Share a letter or poem about a quote or motto that inspires you or that you live by. You can include a personal story showing how this quote influenced your life and your journey. Your reflections can provide clarity for yourself and inspiration for others.

A place to share letters about parenthood.

Write a poem about the change you want to see in the world or your community.

Write a poem or a letter to yourself about your goals for the new year

In this group we share and discuss the challenges we face with our mental health.

Write a letter to a place that changed you — a home, a city, a hospital room, — somewhere that holds your story.

Write a letter to your younger self about a challenge you faced as a child but have since overcome. Tell your younger self how you persevered.

Did you marry the person of your dreams? Did go to a beautiful place? Or did you have a simple moment that was spectacular? We want to know about your best day in 2023 for your chance to get published in a book.

Do you feel like some people don’t see the real you? We want you to write a poem or letter about one way the world misunderstands you.

Write about a time you quit something you’ve loved but then decided to persevere. Share the lesson you learned.

It’s that time of the year when we express thanks for all that is around us, but I don’t want us to forget to give thanks for what is within us. Are you thankful for your patience or resilience? Are you grateful for the type of mother you are or how hard you work? Write a poem or letter of gratitude to yourself. Give yourself the flowers you deserve.

A place to express your feelings about and connection to current events.

A place to meet, greet and catalyze letter exchanges with pen pals.

Write a letter/poem to your body

We want you to write an uplifting and encouraging letter the version of yourself that didn’t think they were enough. Tell that version of yourself why they are enough.

This is a place to add special moments that you’ve experienced or witnessed that will inspire, uplift and empower others. It could be something as small as the guy behind you at a coffee show by your drink out of a random act of kindness or something bigger like getting your dream job against all odds. We want to hear about the magical moments of your life that can remind everyone that miracles are possible.

Write a letter (or poem) to the world about a time you left your comfort zone, and share why you are glad you did.

This group is for people who have battled addiction or have a loved one who is battling or has battled addiction.

Will you chase after your dream job? Will you finally take that trip you’ve been saving up for? Write a poem about your goals and plans for 2025.

Write a letter to a loved one that you lost and share how you are honoring their legacy/life

It’s spring! While the flowers are blossoming, so are you! For this writing challenge, we want you to craft a heartfelt letter to the world, sharing a personal story of one way your life is blossoming right now.

Write a poem about how you are creating the change you want to see in the world.

Write a letter or poem to the world about why you are deserving of the utmost respect.

Reflect on a turning point in your life and write a poem or letter about it. This is your chance to express how that moment changed you and shaped your future. Your story could encourage others who might be facing their own crossroads. Take this opportunity to connect, reflect, and share your journey with the world.

Write a letter to your fear. Share what your fear is and how you have or will tackle it.

Have you ever felt like the universe was trying to tell you something?
Maybe it was a moment of perfect timing — like missing a train only to run into someone who changed your life.
Or maybe you were about to give up on something, and out of nowhere, a sign or message gave you the strength to keep going.
Sometimes it’s a person, a song, a dream, or even a gut feeling that seems too loud to ignore.

This prompt invites you to write a poem or letter about a time the universe sent you a clear message — a moment that felt guided, aligned, or simply undeniable.

Write an inspiring letter (or poem) to your vision of your ideal self. What do you look like when you are living your best life? Share why this version of yourself is ideal and what you are doing today to fully step into this version of yourself!

Did you get married or accomplish a goal? As the year ends, we want to know about your favorite memory of 2024. Write a poem of a letter to The Unsealed community.

Did you finally get your dream job? Did you meet a partner or friend who enriches your life? We want you to write a letter or poem to yourself about what you love about this chapter of your life.

Write a letter to a stranger who positively impacted your life

This is the ONLY spot on The Unsealed to tell fictional stories. The only rule is the story must be inspirational.

Were you funny or fearless as a child? Write a letter or poem to your younger self/inner child sharing what you love most about him/her.

Are you going to pursue your childhood dream in 2024? Are you going to start a new job in 2024? Are you going to get married or have a baby in 2024? Are you going to be nicer to yourself in 2024? Write a poem or letter to yourself about what you will do or achieve in the new year.

1st place prize: Julianna
Most Votes: Autumn and Juliana

Write a letter to your teenage self for The Unsealed writing contest.

Write a letter to your future self for The Unsealed writing contest.

A place to share our stories about representation.

Write a poem (or letter) to the world or your younger self about a dream (or goal) that came true, and share what message you hope is taken away from your story.

A place to share inspiring poems

Write a poem about someone or something you are grateful for in your life. Feel free to be creative!

Write a poem to the new 2022 you

Write a letter to TIME or to yourself about your favorite way to spend time

Do you love art, music, or your journal? Write a love letter (or poem) to something (not someone) that you love.

Do you like long walks? Are you most happy in your partner’s arms? Write a poem or open letter about where you feel most at peace or what makes you feel the most joy in your life.

Did getting a degree, having a baby, or trying a new hobby change your life for the better? We want to know! Write a poem or letter to the world about an experience that changed you or your life for the better.

This is a group to share your stories related to your health.

Did you worry as a child about where you would go to college or whether or not you would be able to achieve certain goals? This is your chance to tell your younger self why she or he should not worry so much.

Write a letter to your children/child or future children/child about what you want them to know about you

A place to write open letters about the love and light in our lives. Write to people who inspired you, who loved you and who has supported you on your journey.

This is a space to talk about women’s issues and the challenges we face and overcome.

This is a space to share stories of injustice as well as stories of hope and love as it pertains to race in our society.

Write a poem or love letter to yourself about one or all the things you love about yourself!

This is a place to share the challenges you face and the obstacles you’ve overcome as you chase your dreams.

If you could send one message you’ve learned about life to every person in the world, what would it be? In a letter or poem addressed to the world, we want you to share your most impactful life lesson and how you learned it.

This is a group to where people can share letters about grief and how they’ve coped with the loss of a loved one.

A letter to my younger self…

Grief is hard and often never-ending. Write a letter or poem to or about a loved one who passed away and share how they continue to inspire/impact your life.

Write a letter from the old version of you to the new version of you or vice versa. Share why you are proud of yourself.

Do you love a day at the beach or a good movie binge? Write a poem about your “perfect day.”

A space to write and share letters to your younger self, sharing your wisdom and growth with other members of The Unsealed community.