Feeling socially distant from your BFFs? Feel comforted by retro tales of teenagers who discovered the power of pen pals to get through their awkward years.

The Mortified Podcast is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Binge the rest of the series. Hear other episodes featuring Mortified participant, Will Seymour, I Was a Teenage Media Mogul and Everyone’s A Critic.

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