Nice Story...?

Question

my grand father is a holocost surviver. his first wife and 3 kids got killd and he married my grand mother after the war. they had 6 kids, all happy and nice.
he never talkd to us about his first wife and kids whom he left in aushwits.
a couple years ago at a party my grand mother broke a story, which i think would intrest alot of poeple.
she started by saying that our grand father used to talk about his first family in the begining but she got upset and later not letting him talk about it and wanted he should totaly forget about what happend.

laelty about 4 months ago she fixd his blazer (jacot) and found somthing in a hidden pocket. she had to cut it with a cizer and thiere was a picture of his first wife!
she ended the story by telling us, that she feels sorry for not knowing what he felt all thees years, and we should be proud of our grand father.

yes they are both alive. we can understand her in a way, bcs the people who lost love ones and survived the war, wouldn't be able to cope and for sure not to marry again and have kids and a happy family again. that's what i think.

Answer 1

Ohh, that's so sad! Really sweet but sad. Thanks for sharing :')

Answer 2

I can see why your grandmother didn't want to hear about his first wife all the time, but it didn't stop the way he felt about her. To lose a family the way he did had to leave a giant hole in his heart. It's too bad your grandmother wasn't alittle more understanding throughout the years. We're not born with all the right answers and she didn't make the best decisions, but at least she realized her mistake.

Your grandfather must be pretty old, so take the time to listen to his life stories. He should have much to share and you will gain much by listening.

Answer 3

I think she learned something over the years. I find it difficult to relate really. I think that its a great thing she realizes things now. He must have gone through a whole lot, and it was a little selfish of her to ask him to forget. I dont think anyone could forget a thing like that. I think it's great also that she's honest with herself and with you all about how she feels now and how she felt before. It helps understand the dynamic. Times have long since changed, and shes right. You all should be proud of him and overcoming what hes been through.

Answer 4

It's a nice story... and sad. It's too bad u'll never know more about ur grandfather. And ur poor grandmother has to live with the guilt of not sharing in her husbands past. Beef it up a little and it would make a great short story.

Answer 5

Nice story, but sad. I'm glad your grandmother has told this story and hopefully he can now have his sad feelings openly. I don't what must be more difficult for him.....losing his wife or his 3 children. I cannot imagine the pain he has had to carry around with him for so many years. You should be proud of your grandfather & your grandmother for admitting her mistake and trying to correct it.

Answer 6

Sad story. You should try to do some geniology of your own and find out who his first wife was and your long lost aunts and uncles.

Answer 7

I agree with her - she should have let him talk. I can't imagine ever surviving the Holocaust and losing all that those poor people lost. What a strong man . . .you should feel proud

Answer 8

Are you really just asking if that's a nice story? I guess so. It's kind of cold for someone to tell someone they love to never talk about people they loved and lost though.

Answer 9

Your grandfather must be in his 80's or 90's now which means you are probably in your 20's or 30's. I don't understand the point of your question, but you really need to learn to spell.

Answer 10

Yes, nice story.

Answer 11

it was terribly selfish of your grandmother considering the situation, you should talk to your grandfather and learn all about your other relatives..