My condolences. I didn't know your mother, and I don't know you. But that doesn't matter, we are all members of the same tribe.
A minor point. You say that Holocaust survivors had few, if any, psychological resources to help them afterwards. My late father was a psychiatrist in Montreal in the 1950s to 1980s. Many of his patients had numbers tattooed on their arms. And he refused to charge them more than he thought they could comfortably afford, sometimes nothing. Which is one reason we were poor.
Well, then, your father was exceptional. I was really referring to organized community support - for survivors and their families. It was a different era. There wasn't the same level of mental health awareness, generally. But, specifically - there was a stigma that attached to survivors. In Israel as well. And people like my mom were left to try to understand and manage. As were the kids. That's what I was trying to convey.
Your mother was a kind, lovely woman. A dear friend to my mother Naomi (who is turning 92 in a couple of weeks). I remember getting together as families when we were young. If memory serves, I am one year younger than your brother Paul. May her memory be a blessing.
Danny Bell - so lovely to hear from you! Yes you remember very well.....and you are close in age to Paul. I remember both your parents fondly. It's good to know that Naomi is still here and, I hope, in good health. Please give her my best and celebrate that birthday! With gusto!
So sorry for your loss. Your simple but touching tribute to your mother proves that she did something (probably many things) right. Thank you for sharing this profoundly private moment with us. May your Mom's n'shama have an Aliyah.
My condolences. I didn't know your mother, and I don't know you. But that doesn't matter, we are all members of the same tribe.
A minor point. You say that Holocaust survivors had few, if any, psychological resources to help them afterwards. My late father was a psychiatrist in Montreal in the 1950s to 1980s. Many of his patients had numbers tattooed on their arms. And he refused to charge them more than he thought they could comfortably afford, sometimes nothing. Which is one reason we were poor.
Well, then, your father was exceptional. I was really referring to organized community support - for survivors and their families. It was a different era. There wasn't the same level of mental health awareness, generally. But, specifically - there was a stigma that attached to survivors. In Israel as well. And people like my mom were left to try to understand and manage. As were the kids. That's what I was trying to convey.
Your mother was a kind, lovely woman. A dear friend to my mother Naomi (who is turning 92 in a couple of weeks). I remember getting together as families when we were young. If memory serves, I am one year younger than your brother Paul. May her memory be a blessing.
Danny Bell - so lovely to hear from you! Yes you remember very well.....and you are close in age to Paul. I remember both your parents fondly. It's good to know that Naomi is still here and, I hope, in good health. Please give her my best and celebrate that birthday! With gusto!
May her memory be a blessing, Vivian. Thank you for sharing some of your memories with us. 😔
Thanks so much, Shelley. I just wanted to convey the essence. Sometimes, the less said the better.
May you and your loved ones find consolation with all who mourn in Zion and Jerusalem.
Thank you, so much.
Two ribbons of tears were streaming down my face reading your intimate and moving story of your Mother. May her memory be a blessing.
Thank you. So much.
משתתף בצערך
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Thank you for sharing your Mom's loveliness. Blessings to you and your family.
Thanks for reading and sharing.
So sorry for your loss. Your simple but touching tribute to your mother proves that she did something (probably many things) right. Thank you for sharing this profoundly private moment with us. May your Mom's n'shama have an Aliyah.
Thanks, Andre. What a beautiful thought. I tried to walk the line......share but respect her privacy.
I'm so sorry for this deep loss. May your mother's memory be a blessing. Take care--we'll all be here when you're ready to resume posting.
Thanks so much, Erika. Much appreciated. I'm going to try to kick back into gear this week......but last week I just checked out. Completely.
Toby & I send our sincerest condolences. May her memory be a blessing.
Thank you, so much.
A beautiful tribute. May her memory be a blessing.
Thank you, Alice. Hard to know what to say at such a time. I so appreciate your comment.
She is forever graceful and lovely. Thinking of you and yours Vivian. Thoughts and Prayers.
Thanks, Caroline. Graceful and lovely. Love that.
Condolences, Vivian. A ripe old age, and a life of purpose and productivity. May her memory be for a blessing. Barb
Thanks, Barbara. Yes......A whisker away from 95 and a full life. We should all be so fortunate.
Merci beaucoup, Professor.