The "Diaries 05" by Hedwig Pringsheim offer a deep insight into the emotional and familial challenges the author faced in the years before and during World War I. Covering the period from 1911 to 1916, Pringsheim documents her worries about her children, particularly her seriously ill daughter Katia Mann, and the complex relationships within the family. The diaries portray the author's inner turmoil as she is torn between supporting her children and the strains of war. Pringsheim reflects on the absence of her children, the financial difficulties, and the emotional conflicts that are intensified by the war years. This collection is not only a personal document but also a historical testament that powerfully illustrates the impact of war on family life.