| Jill Green and Angie Mills founded
leavealetter.com in 2006. They have
known each other closely for nearly 20 years, both their
husbands worked together and their children grew up as
friends. Family and friends have always meant so much in their
lives - this is the inspiration behind leavealetter.com.
Jill lost her father in 2002, leaving her mother and herself personal letters that gave them both something physical to hold and which have continued to be a source of great comfort over the years. In 2005 Angie's husband was diagnosed with a terminal illness and he was encouraged to write letters to his wife and sons by Jill's husband, which he agreed to do. We can only assume he believed he had more time, as letters were never found.
Like most people in this situation, Angie spent a long time searching clothing, computers and papers for these letters, knowing he had agreed to do it. For her and her sons it has left a vacuum, where words would have helped to give wisdom, reflect on special times, and offer words of encouragement through life's ups and downs.
Future Hope
It became clear that a personal memento
sent to a loved one, could play a major role in the healing
process. After months of research and development, they
devised a simple way for people to store letters securely to
their loved ones online. leavealetter.com was born.
Based on our own experience, we know the tangible comfort a letter brings. It's not just a declaration of love; it's an extraordinary keepsake unique to you.
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