Caroline Stella Os was born in Rotterdam on 8 October 1940. Her life ended when she was murdered at Westerbork, by the Nazis, on 8 June 1943. She reached the tender age of two years old.
How can I write about a girl who only lived for 32 months?
What can I write about a girl who only lived for 32 months?
The answer to both questions is, ”I can’t.”
All I can do is to reflect on a life denied.
She was—denied education.
She was—denied going to a playground.
She was—denied proper medical care.
She was—denied the chance of motherhood.
She was—denied the chance of becoming a girlfriend or wife.
She was—denied the chance to travel the world.
She was—denied a career.
She was—denied the opportunity to write a book.
She was—denied the opportunity to compose a piece of music.
She was—denied choosing her favourite song.
She was—denied reading her favourite book.
She was—denied the chance to develop her creativity, perhaps to paint a masterpiece like the great Dutch masters before her.
She was—denied the chance of an education, perhaps to become a doctor or a nurse.
She was—the opportunity to buy sweets in a shop.
She was—denied a life.
Carolina Stella Os, on 22 April 1943, was sent to the Vught Concentration Camp, then deported on 6 June 1943 to Westerbork on the so-called Children’s Transport. Two days later—she was murdered by the Nazis.
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https://www.joodsmonument.nl/en/page/33047/caroline-stella-os
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