Life Changing Experiences Of The Survivors During The Holocaust

The work that the prisoners performed differed by gender, age, or whatever else. Some jobs were done within the camp, but most of the Jews worked in factories outside. One of the most disturbing jobs to be performed was the disposing and processing of bodies going through the crematorium. If you were to stop, or slow down your work for any reason, you were beaten viciously by the S.S. officers. When the work day was over, you were to march back to your designated area. Sometimes the officers would even force you to sing or chant while marching, just for fun. Next you were to report for your evening meal. While standing in line waiting for your ration, sometimes the SS would throw bread onto the dirty ground. They were amused by the prisoners diving after the food. After dinner, the evening roll call would take place. Exhausted from your long work day, you were forced to …show more content…
They could never forget the horrors they had to face for years. Several of the survivors suffered from night terrors, and severe anxiety. A lot of them chose to block out their pasts entirely, in order to forget the tragedies. Keeping these things bottled up is not productive for the treatment and healing of the survivors. A lot of these liberated Jews are brave enough to share their stories around the world, traveling and teaching young people about the events that happened during the war. It is important to hear the stories the survivors have to share, so we can understand the struggles they had to face. A common quote you often hear relating to the Holocaust is “If we forget the past, we are doomed to repeat it.” It is important to reflect upon the horrors the war brought on, as a reminder to never let anyone suffer in that way again. The survivors move on, have families, and grandchildren, but they never forget where they came from. They will always have carry around that pain in their