My Mother, My Hero

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My Mother, My Hero, a ten part documentary series, presents the dramatic stories of 8 women who survived the Holocaust. They went on to marry and raise families. They had learned to be strong, to develop many skills and to control their emotions.

As parents, these women raised their children differently. They remembered the horrors of the Holocaust and they continued to live with that trauma and anxiety daily. But many also survived as a result of the goodness, generosity and love of human beings who risked their lives to save them. From the complete devastation of faith in humanity to the tenuous connections with those who showed a depth of courage and kindness, these women rose up from emotional ruins to travel their own paths to love and nurture their children.

We hear their stories as they talk about their experiences during the Holocaust and their lives afterwards. Their children reveal the coolness and warmth, the thinness and the depths of their mothers’ nurturing efforts. Each of these stories explores parenthood while dealing with post traumatic distress. This series offers personal insights and professional perspectives on overcoming devastating adversity while raising a family.

Families around the world - from Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America have survived unspeakable atrocities. Like the families interviewed, many now live in North America and carry on. This series is an inspiration to individuals and families from all backgrounds as they restore their lives and their family core. The final program in this series presents psychologists and specialists in this area who give their professional perspectives on family growth and dynamics while living with trauma.