Magdalena Tychmann

The Quiet End of an Old Story

Recently, I had an interaction that could have been lifted straight from my past. Someone behaved towards me in a way that, years ago, would have instantly hooked me into guilt, self-blame, and overgiving. It carried the same undertone as situations I’ve lived through before — where another person’s need or pain became an unspoken […]

The Bracelets

Some days feel as though the universe is weaving a story around you, one thread at a time. Recently, I was given an old silver bracelet, crafted in an ancient style, dated back to the Viking era— open-ended, strong, and steeped in history. Not long after, my eyes were drawn to a painting I’ve had […]