“Participating in the Safekeeping Stories Workshop has been one of the most meaningful, formative experiences I have ever had. Through writing and sharing my father’s Holocaust story, I learned that it is also my story and that it continually affects my family’s actions and responses. Jill offers her expertise in motivating and editing, with thoughtful encouragement, enthusiasm, caring, and patience.”

I have always had a great deal of anxiety about approaching my parents’ stories of their experiences during the Shoah. I was only able to overcome this due to Jill Sarkozi’s
encouragement, guidance and gentle discipline. The focused freeform jotting, brief slices and the insightful feedback from Jill made this do-able – something to look forward to (rather than dread). Working with Jill on this project was a gift to myself and my family.

“Recording a survivor’s tale is daunting, but the Safekeeping Stories method provides a manageable framework of focused and flexible steps. I was encouraged to craft my mother’s story as an intergenerational narrative, resulting in a rich weave of five generations’ connections to these events. The atmosphere in my writing group, led by Jill Sarkozi, was warm and supportive, with constructive and valuable feedback provided at every stage. I am so thankful for this program and grateful that I was able to work with Jill and the other workshop participants.”