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Fighting for what one knows is right can be a lonely, arduous, and criticized path. And it's often driven by internal factors as much as external ones. I can only imagine how often Traute Lafrenz was told, "it's not that bad," or asked, "is it really worth it?" Her answer was yes, and she was blessed to be given a long, productive life after. But, in my heart I know it forever changed her in ways many people might never understand.

Betrayed by fellow members and imprisoned by the Nazis, her story is one of personal and political triumph. I'm so happy she'll be long remembered and honored.

Katrin Seybold's documentary, "Die Widerständigen. Zeugen der Weißen Rose" (The Resisters. Witnesses of the White Rose), is worth a watch for the first-hand accounts. And Michael Verhoeven's 1982 "The White Rose," tells the story of Sophie and Hans Scholl.

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Dawna Stromsoe's avatar

Alex, this is a lovely, moving tribute to a truly brave and courageous human being. I find it tremendously reassuring and life-affirming to learn about people who spoke up, who acted amidst difficult circumstances.

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