Although “bearing witness” could have relieved Traudl Junge’s from her traumatic experiences to a certain extent, there is a sense that her “working through” process was incomplete. The guilt and shame Junge felt is evident throughout the interview. In several instances, she mentions that she regrets how she felt when she was Hitler’s secretary. Additionally, she explains how his presence felt comforting to her, as she perceived him as a sort of a father-figure. Moreover, Junge was ashamed that she was curious of Hitler and his activities. In one instance, she also attempts to justify her “oblivious” stance regarding Hitler’s activities, she says, “And, after all, apart from me there were millions who didn’t see that. I mean, it’s not as though
