Sometimes, in post-war homes of Holocaust survivors, anger and profound grief were dominant. The images and stories about the Holocaust were heavily present in the daily lives of such families and resulted in various behavioral patterns among its members, such as overprotection, irritability, and even rejection. Among the succeeding generations, this often led to having to deal with insecurities about their own competence and feelings of being alienated from their peers. Listen to the voices of Molly Hofacre and her daughter Jess Hooks telling about their relationships with the outside world and the challenges that accompany their lives.

Music by Di Gasn Trio.

Cover by @annet_bad

THe interview of Betty Yager is from the archive of the USC Shoah Foundation – The Institute for Visual History and Education. For more information: http://sfi.usc.edu/