The Letter Portal

Some things are easier to write. Others are easier to say.

A space for women to write a “Dear Daughter” or “Dear Mother” letter, share a story, or offer a perspective for a future Letters From Your Mom conversation.

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What would you like to share?

Only designated LYM reviewers can read your entry. Read our privacy notice.

Dear Daughter Write to a daughter Dear Mother Write to a mother figure My Story Share an experience My Opinion Offer a perspective

Your “Dear Daughter” letter

What do you wish someone had told you when you were younger?

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How should LYM refer to you? Keep me anonymous Use a pen name I choose

How may LYM use your words? For private review by the LYM team only LYM may quote excerpts in future discussions using my anonymity choice above

I have read the privacy notice and understand how LYM will use my entry.

Submission Guide

Before you write

Start anywhere. A few sentences or a full letter are welcome. Share only what feels right for you.
Protect your privacy. Leave out names, contact details, and details that could identify you or someone else.
Choose how it’s used. Private review is the default. You can give separate permission for LYM to quote excerpts in a future discussion.

Privacy notice

LYM stores your entry, your permission choice, and your pen name if you provide one. The form does not ask for your real name or email. Please leave out identifying details about yourself or others.

Designated LYM reviewers use entries to plan future discussions. LYM may quote excerpts only if you allow it. Entries are available to reviewers for 30 days from receipt. Expired entries are removed from the active database during daily cleanup.

For privacy questions or requests, contact contact@lettersfromyourmom.com.

Some things are easier to write. Others are easier to say.

What would you like to share?

Thank you for writing to LYM.