2023 First Person with Holocaust Survivor Josie Traum

[@cherylkolker195]

What a privilege and honor to listen to this beautiful woman recount her story that must always be remembered. During WWII, my great-aunt, a nurse, was hidden in a Catholic convent in Liege, Belgium, that was turned into a German hospital, where my aunt pretended to be a nun who was also a nurse. It was also said that my aunt deliberately caused the death of a Nazi officer when under her care. Her daughter, about 18 at the time, was hidden by a righteous Catholic family, and after the war married one of their sons. NEVER FORGET!

[@Pink_143_6]

I was adopted as a baby and my biological ancestors were from Germany and were Sephardi Jews. I often wondered about their stories of that era of the Holocaust. Thank you dearest Josie for your testimony. We will never forget. 🌹🌺❤️

[@cherylrgreenwald]

As the grandchild of a Holocaust survivor, I listen to as many first-person accounts as possible. Thank you for sharing this courageous and moving testimony.

[@pauljackson4075]

Beautiful Josie, you are so courageous. It had to be difficult to speak to us about your experience in those horrible times. In return I pledge to muster the moral fortitude to interfere with unwarranted persecution as you have advised. Thank you.

[@CDeppa]

A beautiful woman who bravely shared her personal saga through an unconscionable time. Continued blessings to you, Josie.

[@tammilau2711]

What a precious soul you are, Josie Traum. I’m so thankful the Lord protected you and you are able to enlighten people on what kind of atrocities the Jewish people suffered during the Holocaust. May God richly bless you the rest of your days. 🙏🏻❤️

[@amandamartinez8991]

Such an incredible story! 😢❤ Thank you for sharing dear Josie.

[@michaels.5778]

Another masterful interview. Thank you.

[@mamaw9634]

As a Nana.. my heart broke for the Mom.. I could hear the cries of Josie

[@farapipsqueek636]

Didn't her mom give testimony as well?

[@castleskater07]

Would it be possible to link her mom’s interview?

[@holocaustmuseum]

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[@castleskater07]

I know I’m late. Since I missed this live. But I wonder, how did women manage their periods during the holocaust? Did they have what to use to absorb the blood?

[@christineantonius4490]

They were given bromide to stop their periods

[@alishadavidrichard5494]

They usually didn't have it for many months into camp life. Their weight would get too low, and their periods would stop in most cases. If they had a period, they would rip up rags or just bleed if they couldn't find any. I've heard experiences of women using paper and really anything they could find. It was just another way they dehumanized them. They were also very fearful when their periods stopped, wondering if they would ever regain their fertility and be able to have children.