I have read so much on the Holocaust and consumed as many WW2 documentaries/movies as possible. This lady's story is so powerful and inspiring.
I remember once talking with my mother about some things. I had been living in Thailand, and was home visiting. I recall sitting at the kitchen dining table - she at one end, I at the other - and sharing a quote I had heard from a survivor of the Holocaust. It was something like this: "Forgive, but don't forget." Sometimes people think.... forgive, bury and never talk about again. They might even be guilted into thinking that they haven't truly forgiven if there's a need to still talk about a past wrong or hurt. If you were a survivor of the Holocaust or any kind of trauma, talking is essential. From a historical and certainly moral perspective, reminding others is a way to avoid seeing something repeated. Yes, forgive. But forgetting? No way. When I listened to this sweet, strong lady, it reminded of that quote I shared with my mom. And she thought it was really good.
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