75 Years After 2-Year-Old and Mother Separated at Auschwitz, Their Families Find Each Other

When Clare Reay’s son bought her a MyHeritage DNA test, she hoped to discover a little about her mother’s ethnic background.
She never imagined that the test would lead her to solve the mystery of her mother’s origins and find the sisters who had been searching for her for more than 50 years.
#Holocaust #InternationalHolocaustDay #InternationalHolocaustRemembranceDay #Auschwitz #Reunion #FamilyReunion #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #DNA
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[@lizasmilz482]

It’s so sad that in 2022 people are still putting their families together from this absolutely evil act. I pray this moment in history is never forgotten

[@AhJodie]

It is not the only horror that has been done to so many humans by other humans. I hope we all can learn to live in peace with one another too!

[@Intelife123]

75 years. Those of us who were born into Holocaust survivor families still feel the EVIL that ignorance and propaganda and jealousy resulted in manifested by the murderers of the third Reich

[@Dachdogoriginal]

I feel sad for the sister that never saw this day. But I am glad they found each other. Roots are incredibly important. I finally met my dad in 2019 when I was 52. It was absolutely the best thing for me to fill my holes in my heart. This made me choke up. Precious.

[@animal61066]

I'm 55 and yet to meet my father. I don't even know if he's still alive. I live in hope.

[@tartfuel]

Agreed, roots are important. I'm the genealogy researcher in my family (my uncle was, then I started about 10 years ago), On one side of the family can trace back before Charlemagne - on another only only go back to 1775, and on two other grandparents we can't seem to go back any further than 1860. Right now no one in the family cars about this but me, but eventually I hope someone will and when they do they can access my research and learn as much as possible out where all parts of our family come from with documents and pictures to back up as much as possible.

[@RitaBlanchard]

I know.

[@binyamin-zerachbenmoshe3622]

Your testimony also made me choke up. What beautiful wonders Almighty Yahuah (KJV: "the LORD") does for us, in the Name of our Master Yahusha, amein & amein!

[@donnatarawneh2014]

@@animal61066 Aww! Bless your heart! I pray that God will somehow show if he is still alive and if so arrange for you to meet him and if he's passed that you will learn about who he was and his life.

[@richardhutchison3123]

This reminds me of meeting my grandfather's family in Sicily in 2018. He immigrated to the United States in 1915 and died in 1988. They were so happy to meet us. They were absolutely thrilled to meet us in person. It felt like they had known us all their lives! Congratulations on finding your sister's family after so many, many years!

[@dylanhubbard2162]

Very similar story. My great grandfather came to the USA in 1929 at age 19 from Italy and he left his parents and 4 younger siblings behind in Italy. Little did we know they all had children, grandchildren etc all who still are in italy. My family and I were finally able to contact them and they are all doing well. We hope to meet them in the future as well.

[@livaugirard3383]

I cannot imagine the pain of losing your baby and not knowing where she is or the pain of the daughter not knowing anything about her family. It is sad that mother and daughter could not be reunited within their lifetime but it is amazing that these women (aunties and niece i believe?) found each other and get to share experiences and hopefully many happy memories to come!

[@angelkotilainen]

I feel like their sister orchestrated this meeting from Heaven :)

[@1234-m7w]

I had goosebumps .cannu image how u adore your precious 2 yr old,separated then finds her baby ,that was so beautiful it blew me away .

[@maddynavarro77]

My heart breaks for their mother, I can't even fathom how broken she was and yet had to continue on for her other children. Yes, her other children brought her joy but there was always that pain within her. What a beautiful story of these sisters reuniting, oh what a joy. I wish they would have shown more of their interaction. ☺️🙏🏽♥️

[@marieslabbert6009]

Very emotional. They lost their mother and sister during WW2 and now could meet her daughter. The people now have no idea how much people in the early 20th century suffered. Firstly WW1, then the Spanish flu, which killed more people than the war and then the Wall St crash and depression followed by WW2.

[@JulieWallis1963]

How sad that the sisters never got to meet Eva and that she never knew she had sisters. What a bittersweet story.

[@patriciapadilla2022]

I never knew who my father was my mother wouldn't tell me even though I constantly asked. Finally, when I was 26, and a mother myself, she finally told me this big secret that should never have been. No person has the right to keep another person in the dark about who their parents are. I located my lost family, who were in Chicago. After speaking with them I decided to go visit them in Chicago. My father was not there but I went to his grave site. Unfortunately a year prior he passed away of a massive heart attack. But I still wanted to know anything and everything I could about him and my family I was able to see pictures of him and meet his family/my family. I did not take my daughter because she was young and I had a lot of catching up. Going from Maryland to Chicago was a quick flight, I took a cab from O'Hare National Airport to the southside of Chicago. When I arrived at my grandmother's little row house on Halsted Street I met my father's mother and his brother. When I arrived at her home she treated me so kindly. When I went to bed that night she actually tucked me in like I was a little girl . She was such a tiny little lady this was back in 1996 and she was so prim and proper, but had a whole other side of her as well. Like I imagine we all do. She didn't take any crap. She was so small and petite, now I don't have to wonder why I was only 5 foot 4 inches tall and 115 lb. All of the women in my family growing up were all over 5 ft 9, my mom is the shortest and she is 5 foot 7, I myself 5 foot 4 inches. When I arrived at my grandmother's apartment it was a typical Grandma home. Just like I expected family pictures everywhere on all the walls. One picture stood out to me I walked up to it because the person had my eyes, I asked my grandmother who the man in the photo was, it was my father. The resemblance was very obvious, I look like him. Growing up it was always just me my older brother who never met his father either but he always knew who he was. That is itself is a whole other story. My mother should have wrote a book and exposed my brother's father. As far as My grandmother I sat in a chair in her living room apparently my father used to always sit in. A few hours later, the dog just started barking and backing up at me. for no reasons. I was sitting in the same chair I had been sitting in for a while, the dog was acting like something was standing behind me. My paternal grandmother was absolutely convinced my father was there in spirit. I have two. Family is very important especially not knowing your mother and father and immediate family members, it leaves a hole inside you that nothing can still accept meeting your flesh and blood. Regardless of who they are.

[@00zarzu00]

thanks for sharing your interesting story about meeting your paternal grandmother et al

[@jgray4234]

When she asked if she would like a cup of coffee my heart melted.. That was the common welcoming in my family and extended family. It was always such a comforting and welcoming gesture. It always made me feel loved.

[@nikemko9038]

Oh this just brought me to tears! I am so happy you all found each other. I have lost family out there and seeing you reunite is such a joyful, JOYFUL, thing! Thanks for sharing!!

[@janemuir3269]

What a wonderful story. I'm so glad that they all had the dna tests and managed to find each other.

[@denisse11287]

Stories like this show how the world could feel so small sometimes. The impossible becomes possible just from one spark. God bless you ladies.

[@georgina-a]

Beautiful 💖 Thank you for sharing your story. I'm so glad that you were all able to find each other. After such awful events tore your family apart, it's truly beautiful to see all of the strands of your family reunited once more (with a few extra guests smiling down on you from heaven, I'm sure) 💕 x

[@bredagner4632]

This story was absolutely beautiful My Heritage , I'm here crying happy tears 🙌🏾

[@vincenthewlett4329]

they finally get to hold a little bit of the sister they never met..........brilliant

[@clarebug4]

Such a beautiful story! Thank you for sharing. I did a MyHeritage DNA test a year ago and found a match that said this man i have never met or even heard of was my father. So it turns out the man who i thought was my father for almost 40 years, was not! If it wasn't for MyHeritage, i would have never known, so thank you :)

[@Sonnenanbeterin1991]

I dont know if i find it positiv or not.. can cause also so.much emotional damage

[@incredingo]

i am adopted. i didn't meet any of my family until i was in my forties. it is really an amazing feeling. the minute i saw my sister's eyes i felt like i had found home.

[@poodlegirl56]

Despite my concerns over having my DNA in a massive data base. This story would make it worthwhile. I was very small when I asked why my friends Mommy had numbers on her wrist. So 7 to 9 year old me didn't. She was kind and gentle. He sons were good playmates. I pray there are more happy ending.

[@vegbeth]

Sending so much love to this family and to the family members they lost ❤️

[@dinodogstar]

As an adopted baby, i had all the questions you could imagine, and for me, it's not panned out well. and i've not had any significant connections thru my DNA test. . . . I want to see a photo, and really, that's all-- of the women who gave birth to ,me. I personally don't like to frame my 'adoptive' parents as not my ' real' parents, and it made me really furious when my brother did that often to anger and hurt them, so of course i didn't go there. They've been gone for many years now, so i finally got up the courage to do the test, and worked thru any issues about being .adopted and more importantly, being given-up. . . . .I am glad to read the Holocaust connection, which led me to this story, though that's not a personal matter for me. . I do love these stories though, and thank you for sharing it, ladies.

[@yy8974]

Thank you for sharing the story of your family. I smiled and cried. Sending LOTS of love to all of you!!!!!!!!

[@burkeshirley9970]

Blessings to you all for Being able to know and meet eachother🌺🌿

[@destiny4505]

This has literally brought me to tears. Them holding hands on the couch, my heart.❤️

[@couldbegood]

Wow, what a wonderful story. I wish I knew more. How heartbreaking the oldest sister just vanished and that she never got to know her sisters or mother.

[@carolmccullough-kuchar4782]

I cried through this entire video. So many people meeting their relatives for the first time. God bless them.

[@GpD79]

Remarkable. I am so happy they have the opportunity to make the most of the time they have moving forward. Wishing them all the happiness in the world.

[@susanaltman5134]

Thank you for sharing this story.

[@elizabethf6010]

So happy they found each other. There is nothing like family. God bless you all!

[@kathyblack6651]

This was awesome to see them together in person after all the time that has passed. Loved seeing this💜. Thank you, and blessings to you all

[@rebeccamd7903]

Awe…this is so moving! The power of finding your roots is life changing. I personally helped 2 cousins figure out who their parents were and introduced them to the family. It was an amazing experience for all of us. 🥰

[@beapower7045]

This is such a lovely story. It touched my heart. I love seeing families & loved ones reconnecting.

[@runninggirl2765]

The lady with the head band is a cool woman...you can just see the energy on her and her outfit rocks!!

[@Kristinapedia]

It's absolutely amazing that 77 years later family is still finding family after the horrifics of WWII.

[@laalchimista23]

Such a beautiful story

[@DirtyByrdie]

Beautiful Story.

[@jleigh4886]

You all fill my heart seeing you connect so beautifully! Blessings to you all!

[@sheenamcguire5225]

I’m so grateful I got to watch this. Thank you for sharing

[@marieandreas2123]

A living miracle. Wonderful. So glad for you all💕🙏💕

[@TSC-hr7ir]

Wonderful Reunion Stay Safe and Good Health

[@killinglonliness88]

Omg this is such a heartwarming story! I'm sad to hear they couldn't meet their sister, but it's wonderful to see that a family member was able to come over during this pandemic and finally meet them in person. My heart swelled at their reaction to her coming in the door! Also, their dogs are adorable and so well behaved!

[@Tassie85]

How wonderful! A family reunited in a time when many families are being torn apart. I wish you all many years of happiness and love.

[@dee1540]

Amazing yet so bittersweet. May the family enjoy the time that left with love and joy.

[@julieharris3861]

From above the mother and sister have worked their Magick! Bravo!

[@jeanettelebarron3306]

Amazing Story!!!!

[@cd4227]

How wonderful, glad you families found each other.

[@TooLooze]

I never knew who I was until I was 65 and finally met my father's family. Namaste and love to all.

[@Mina-cy4dq]

So happy for them and what an amazing story they have to share. My DNA experience has been somewhat disappointing. People only want to know their DNA locations, not who they came from or who's around in their own life time. Few relatives have reached out or responded to my emails. I think they wasted their money on it. I am the only one left from my birth father's side and their few children even care to keep in touch. The few contacts I have are great and a blessing to me.

[@catenystrom6506]

So sweet, I wish their mother had such a story. Wishing the family peace.

[@patsydf]

How lovely, I have a half sister somewhere, we were never told about her until after both of my parents died.

[@babawali3021]

Consider taking a DNA test yourself. Your half sister might be looking for *you*, a missing piece also in her life. Blessings.

[@annieobrien83]

This is so beautiful, thank you ladies and to your mothers, you survived, despite all the odds

[@sandrakennedy4877]

My adoptive Grandparents were in Auschwitz and would at the beginning smuggles babies and young children out of the Camp under bodies in trucks, these kids were then taken from the area by Resistance people and adopted out or hopefully sent overseas to other family members. As it was told to me this was done often with parental acceptance, knowing the child could and would die a terrible death in the Camp, or be experimented on by so called Doctors at the Camp. It doesn't change the circumstances, or the horror of what occurred, and rarely did anyone survive to look for the child after being in the camp. I am so sorry the older sister never got to meet her sisters, I am profoundly happy that the family did eventually meet up and love each other for who they are.

[@gabrielleg.1347]

Aww this was the sweetest thing! So glad they found each other.

[@suecunningham3131]

What a lovely story, beautiful and sad in one sense, but I believe your sister and her mother only been with you all, sending much love and happiness to you all and they always follow you wherever you are🖐👊🏻✊🏻🤝🥰💓🌷

[@annmerseal5016]

How wonderful for this family! She looks so much like her mother, their sister! 🥰

[@MrForensics74]

That was so sweet to watch. I love stories like these.

[@yulietbea3317]

Wow! I’m in tears! This is an incredible and beautiful story! God bless them! 🙏🏻❤️

[@katemarshall3987]

heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time 😢😢😢💖😍🥰🥰🥰😢

[@brookecruz3629]

What a Beautiful story.🥰🥰 It goes to show you that it's never too late.

[@LindaKayHolevas]

What a beautiful story, I am bawling, thank you!! xo

[@duchy13]

How wonderful! So bittersweet though. Their mother thinking her baby had died but somehow she had survived without her knowing 💔

[@janethutcheson3678]

Happy for your reunion.💜

[@waterwoman901]

SO GLAD EVA LIVED ! Amazing story!

[@phillipbeharall6271]

Absolutely fabulous Phil Wallsend 👏👏👏👏 🌹🌹🌹

[@exboyjr]

This is wonderful!

[@laurencaulton103]

I am so happy to hear the story of your family re-connecting this way. Bittersweet yes, but also a triumph over the forces of evil.

[@bethcochrane2294]

So happy for you all!

[@moreynolds9870]

I’m so so happy for you all. Sending love. Mo, UK X

[@rsi4561]

this is SOOO sweet. I wish all of them the best. beautiful family. lots of new memories to make!

[@adellaidemikova]

This is wonderful. I’d love to know more!

[@h.a3567]

Wonderful news!! So glad u were reunited finally!! 👏 😊😍

[@lauramorrissey8514]

This made me tear up. I am so happy for them!!

[@nicolad8822]

I am glad the sisters finally knew their missing sister had a good life in a safe place and a family to love her.

[@yeshuaiscomingbackrepent2357]

Oh my! What a wonderful day for you! Tears flowed here!

[@dennisjamieson3328]

Amazing what DNA has been doing to find siblings Mothers & Fathers lost but now found. ❤️🥰

[@JohnJones-mu5mh]

wow I really enjoyed this thank you for sharing I have laughter and tears of joy thank you for sharing

[@bunnystuff2005]

So touching, so sweet!

[@suemount6042]

So wonderful they found their sisters family and knew her story. Just a few years too late to meet her is sad. Wonder how she ended up where she did

[@freckles2773]

That mama is smiling from heaven. Bless you all.

[@rsi4561]

I LOVE how she offered her coffee.. warms my heart.

[@jeanniekurver7205]

What an amazing meeting. God bless you all.

[@donnapoolejackofalltrades7827]

I am so happy for you guys .

[@1456Sassy]

Congratulations to all of you! What a wonderful story!

[@sallyjones7596]

Such a heartwarming story

[@alison__16]

I watched the video where they first got to see each other via a video call. I'm so glad I found this video of their actual meeting too.

[@louisaisthankful6455]

Oh this is wonderful!🥰

[@Ephesians5-14]

Awesome, so happy for you ladies!

[@agnesmcfarlane5452]

This is a wonderful story finding each other after all those years very tearful, thank you for sharing.

[@augustina3494]

Very touching. Thank you so much for sharing:)

[@gail9299]

Lovely! Without a DNA kit they would probably have never known about each other.

[@chvid2009]

So happy for you all!!!!

[@metropcs7560]

Oh my goodness!!! Amazing!!!

[@julzhepburn3688]

Beautiful happy outcome to your story,,bless you all,love from spain♥️🌄♾🎶

[@cynthiamalbon6324]

What an amazing story. I’d be curious as to the details of the life of sister who was lost.

[@00zarzu00]

same. i wish they told the story of just how the little (or actually, oldest, right?) sister survived and what happened to her after being separated. yes she had children later, but i mean right after… how did she survive? must’ve been at a subcamp first of all. so amazing she made it. sorry the mom couldn’t know about it and too bad the sister passed away less than five years from the date of her sisters finally meeting her daughter, but glad they all got to meet.

[@Noneyasauce]

I helped my Mom connect with a half brother she never met on her Dad's side and an adopted brother on her Mom's side. We are so lucky in the instant connection. Her half brother by her Dad, I would think they are fraternal twins. They look so much alike. DNA and researching family has been beyond rewarding for us.

[@kimquinn7728]

So very, very happy for you all. You have all been blessed by this chance you took with this test. I hope you have many years to enjoy it. 🥰

[@loridamico3368]

What a great story!

[@susanjustice8392]

Would be interesting to know more about where the 2 year old ended up...

[@Rock_K9]

That was beautiful. Very heartwarming.

[@gonefishing167]

Thank you all ladies, what a wonderful marvellous thing to happen. Meant to be . Blessings to you all 🙏🙏🙏👵👵👵🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@jamieja9452]

I have followed this story. Truly amazing 👏. It's made me reflect on how some countries should lift bans on DNA testing. There is probably a few more cases out there like this one waiting to be unlocked 🔓.