After the war, did I ever feel like I didn’t deserve happiness or redemption, even if I wanted it? Yes, there were certainly moments when I felt unworthy of happiness or redemption. After the war, the weight of my actions—and inactions—settled heavily on me. The decisions I made weren’t simply youthful missteps; they had real, painful consequences for others. Living with that knowledge, with the faces and memories of those who suffered because of what I did or allowed to happen, was...