Grandma’s Legacy of Forgiveness with Tiana Tefy

Remembrance Day Story Bonus

In this short bonus episode, Tiana, with her thick French accent, shares with us her family's history, shedding light on her grandmother's hardships during World War II in Madagascar under French colonization. Bringing light to the fact there are so many who suffered who were not even a part of the war.  Her grandmother's tale is one of unwavering determination and resilience, forged in the crucible of extreme deprivation. The soldiers' requisition of food from local communities, aimed at feeding both themselves and the populace in France, left Tiana's grandmother and many others starving and struggling to survive.

What particularly stood out to Tiana was her grandparents' remarkable ability to forgive and not pass down generational hate, an invaluable lesson that has carried forward through the generations. As Tiana reflects on her grandmother's experiences, she realizes the enduring legacy of strength, determination, and forgiveness.

Today, Tiana's journey has taken her from a career as an aerospace engineer to a period as a monk, and now, she resides in Paris, where she helps others through her practice of Chinese medicine.