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On a flat line, finding elements of life that excite you and listing them is like taking a breath of air when, for the rest of the time, you live…

15 mins ago • Lena Stalmasińska

July 2025

Storyletter break for non-fiction soft rant

Imagine this.

Jul 2, 2025 • Lena Stalmasińska

I want to appear confident, but I keep apologizing for showing up

On self-worth, cultural scripts, and emotional diplomacy in a Polish–American relationship.

Jul 2, 2025 • Lena Stalmasińska

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June 2025

Life is about not missing the important moments

[storyletter #7] On starting fair and the right to guard one's soul.

Jun 18, 2025 • Lena Stalmasińska

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I don’t know how to talk to people who’ve never had their heart broken

[storyletter #6] On break-ups in public, defending a hated guy, and the lost raincoat.

Jun 4, 2025 • Lena Stalmasińska

May 2025

the milky way and one-third of the way to not screwing up

[storyletter #5] On how it takes a village. Or how kind strangers can help carry what’s too heavy for the people who love us.

May 21, 2025 • Lena Stalmasińska

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I want to wait, but I want to follow the squirrel

Most of our dreams won't come true. Some will, but differently than we imagined. And that's fine.

May 14, 2025 • Lena Stalmasińska

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I want my writing to be seen, but I want to get through life unnoticed

On the paradox of being personal without being exposed.

May 13, 2025 • Lena Stalmasińska

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double espresso and mint

[storyletter #4] He lives for adrenaline; she hides behind stillness — and neither of them expects what honesty stirs up.

May 7, 2025 • Lena Stalmasińska

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April 2025

ask me again

[storyletter #3] About misfits, morning rituals, and learning to answer the questions we fear the most.

Apr 23, 2025 • Lena Stalmasińska

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February 2025

open palms & fireflies

[storyletter #2] "I was taught to help by the open-palm rule. But some people need that palm to be opened for a very long time."

Feb 5, 2025 • Lena Stalmasińska

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oak tree house

[storyletter #1] •— from halfway to okay

Feb 2, 2025 • Lena Stalmasińska

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