The war was rarely discussed in the Witteveen family, not even their grandmother, who had lived through it, ever mentioned it. That changed when one of her grandchildren came across an antique Liberation War skirt that had belonged to his grandmother, carefully preserved for 73 years. His discovery, through his aunt, sparked a deep curiosity about the history behind the garment and sparked his interest in Dutch history, having grown up in Ecuador. Delving into archives and talking with his relatives, he began a search for answers. What began as a simple discovery soon transformed into a personal journey that traced his grandmother's experiences during the war, while also leading him to reflect on his own freedom, identity, and the importance of commemoration.