Dear You | Domestic Abuse Survivor Story: A Powerful Letter About Coercive Control, Healing & Hope

Dear Mum | Letters From A Daughter About Grief, Loosing A Parent, Love & Life After Loss

In this episode of The Letterbox Podcast, I read one of the deeply personal letters from Letters to My Mum—an ongoing series written by Juliet following the death of her mum. Each letter captures a different moment in grief. The ordinary moments that suddenly become extraordinary after losing a parent. The conversations that can no longer happen. The memories that arrive unexpectedly. The questions left unanswered. Together, they form an honest record of what it means to continue loving someone after they’ve gone. Whether you’ve lost your mum, are grieving the death of a parent, or are simply looking for a reflective podcast about grief, bereavement, love and remembrance, I hope these words remind you that so much of what we experience in grief is shared, even when it feels deeply personal. A sincere thank you to Juliet for trusting The Letterbox Podcast with her writing and for allowing me to share these beautiful letters. If you’d like to read more of her work, you can follow her on Instagram at @letterstomy_mum. The Letterbox Podcast is a short storytelling podcast featuring real letters and real stories from around the world. Every episode shares one letter, read aloud, with the hope that someone, somewhere, feels a little less alone. If this episode resonated with you, please consider following the podcast, leaving a rating or review, and sharing it with someone who may find comfort in these words. If there’s a letter you’ve been carrying—whether it’s to someone you’ve lost, someone you love, your younger self, or a chapter of your life that changed you—you can send it to: theletterboxpodcast@outlook.com Keywords: grief, grief podcast, losing your mum, loss of a parent, bereavement, life after loss, grief journey, daughter grieving her mother, letters about grief, love after loss, remembering mum, storytelling podcast, healing through writing, emotional storytelling, The Letterbox Podcast.

Dear You | Domestic Abuse Survivor Story: A Powerful Letter About Coercive Control, Healing & Hope

Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of domestic abuse, domestic violence, coercive control, emotional abuse, physical abuse, trauma, gaslighting, and child exposure to domestic violence. In this episode of The Letterbox Podcast, j share a powerful anonymous letter from a domestic abuse survivor who bravely tells the story of surviving coercive control, emotional abuse, physical violence, gaslighting, manipulation, and victim blaming. For years, she was made to believe she was the problem. She questioned her own reality, lived in fear, and watched the impact of abuse affect both herself and her children. This deeply moving letter explores the lasting effects of domestic violence, the courage it takes to leave an abusive relationship, and the ongoing journey of healing, recovery, and rebuilding a life free from fear. By sharing her lived experience, the writer hopes to raise awareness of the realities of domestic abuse, highlight how victims can sometimes be wrongly portrayed as the abuser, and remind others that they are not alone. If you’re experiencing domestic abuse, coercive control, or emotional or physical abuse, please know that help is available. UK support organisations are listed in the show notes. If you’re listening from elsewhere in the world and need help finding support in your country, you’re welcome to contact me and I’ll do my best to help you find the appropriate services. Support (UK): These are just a few UK-based organisations — abuse can happen to anyone. If you need support: * Refuge — refuge.org.uk | 0808 2000 247 (National Domestic Abuse Helpline, 24/7) * Women’s Aid Federation England — womensaid.org.uk | Live chat & support resources * SafeLives — safelives.org.uk * Galop — galop.org.uk | 0800 999 5428 * Men’s Advice Line (run by Respect) — 0808 801 0327 | mensadviceline.org.uk If this episode resonated with you, please follow The Letterbox Podcast, leave a rating and review, and share this episode with someone who may need to hear it. Every follow, share, and review helps these important stories reach more people. 💌 Have a letter you want to share? Whether it’s a letter you’ve never sent, words left unsaid, a story of healing, grief, love, loss, family, friendship, mental health, trauma, or hope, you can submit it anonymously or with your name. Every letter has a place here, and every voice deserves to be heard.

To Our Spirit Baby | Pregnancy Loss, Miscarriage & Grief Letter

In this episode of The Letterbox Podcast, we read a powerful, emotional letter written by Sarah to her spirit baby following pregnancy loss and miscarriage. This letter explores the lived experience of miscarriage, baby loss, pregnancy loss, and grief after losing a baby, alongside the love, healing, and the emotional complexity of carrying and losing a pregnancy. Sarah shares her personal reflections on early pregnancy loss, the bond formed during pregnancy, and the lasting impact of a baby who was deeply loved. Whether you are personally experiencing pregnancy after loss, recurrent miscarriage, stillbirth grief, or early pregnancy loss, or supporting a partner, friend, or family member through baby loss, this episode offers space for reflection, validation, and quiet understanding. It also touches on healing after miscarriage, emotional recovery, and how grief and hope can exist side by side in the journey of pregnancy loss and bereavement. Sarah’s letter is a reminder that the love created in pregnancy does not disappear with loss, and that even the briefest lives can leave a profound and lasting imprint. If this episode resonates with you, please consider subscribing to The Letterbox Podcast, sharing it with someone who may need support, and helping others find resources and comfort around miscarriage support and baby loss grief. Thank you again to Sarah @intentionalliving2222 for sharing this beautiful letter. I know these words will mean so much to anyone going through a similar journey. ❤️ 💌 You can send your own letter to theletterboxpodcast@outlook.com

Dear FRIENDS| A Love Letter To The TV Show That Raised Me

What if your favourite TV show helped raise you? This week on The Letterbox Podcast, we open a heartfelt letter to FRIENDS (the iconic 90s TV sitcom)—the show that became more than just entertainment. From childhood memories of reruns and box sets to lessons about friendship, love, dating, family, career changes, infertility, loyalty, and finding your place in the world, this episode explores why FRIENDS remains one of the most beloved comfort shows of all time. It’s funny. It’s nostalgic. It’s deeply personal. And it’s ultimately a reminder that the people—and stories—we grow up with can leave a lasting mark on who we become. Whether you’ve watched every episode or simply know the words “I’ll be there for you,” this episode is an invitation to reflect on the friendships that shape our lives and the unexpected places we find belonging. Thank you again, Anna for sending this letter. If you’d like to support the podcast, the easiest ways are to follow, share & give it a 5-star rating ✨ I’d love to read your letter next. Send it to theletterboxpodcast@outlook.com

Dear Future Self | Self-Worth, Healing, Resilience & Personal Growth

In this episode of The Letterbox Podcast, we share a powerful letter to a future self exploring themes of self-worth, healing, resilience, and personal growth. From Perth, Leone reflects on her journey through grief, loss, uncertainty, and transformation — and the strength it takes to rebuild and rise through life’s hardest seasons. Her words speak to anyone on a path of healing, self-discovery, and learning to trust themselves again. She also reflects on wāhine strength — a Māori concept that honours the resilience, intuition, and grace of women. It is a reminder that strength can be both powerful and gentle, and that growth often comes through the most challenging chapters of life. At the heart of this letter is a message of empowerment: to stop shrinking, to release self-doubt, and to stand fully in who you are becoming. Thank you so much to Leone for this beautiful letter. Go and her journey on her instagram page @aronuiwellness ❤️ If this letter resonates with you, please follow The Letterbox Podcast and share it with someone who might need these words today. 💌 Email your own letter to theletterboxpodcast@outlook.com Keywords: self-worth, healing journey, women empowerment, mindfulness, personal growth, resilience, inspirational letter, wāhine strength