“As the words left my mouth, I realized how intense I must have sounded. My friend’s expression softened, but I could see the discomfort lingering in her eyes. “Of course, but I don’t want to think about it all the time, Shari. It’s sad.” “I know it’s sad,” I said. “But it’s also inspiring. People survived. They resisted. They held on to hope in the darkest of times. I think that’s something we can all learn from.”
