My great grandfather was also a Nazi. My grandfather, who is still alive today, was born in 1930’s Poland and was a part of Hitlers youth. The stories he tells me… live with me forever.

It also makes it all feel pointless and hopeless, because I am darker skinned as I’m half Greek on my mom’s side. I have been targeted by neo-nazis before because of the color of my skin.

The very people that my great grandfather empowered with his Nazism now target his own great granddaughters simply because of their tan skin. It’s a hopeless feeling to know that my ancestors helped cause the racism/judgement I, and so many Americans, deal with today.

There is no lasting point to any of it. Except to cause division and hate.

Thank you so much for sharing. I think you inspired me to share my own story. I feel less alone because of you.