Agata WesternRachel — a Jewish girl in her class“Tell me about the Jews in your town grandma. Before the war started” — I asked during one of my weekend visits to gran’s apartment. As…4 min read·Mar 17, 2022----
Agata WesternA misunderstanding‘Tell me a story, mum’ — Robert asks, just when she switched the light off and is on the way out of his bedroom. ‘It’s time to sleep…4 min read·Nov 11, 2021--3--3
Agata WesternHolding spaceThis essay is about Lemkos — an ethic group living in south-east of Poland, Ukraine and Slovakia, they are known for their unique culture…3 min read·Nov 4, 2021----
Agata WesternPoland 1969It was summer 1969 and we were moving to another city. It was going to be our third house. Away from my real home.4 min read·Oct 26, 2021----
Agata WesternMatildaIt was one of those family gatherings that needs to be planned decades in advance, to get the date that works for everybody. Discussions…5 min read·Oct 19, 2021----