The "Diaries" of Hedwig Pringsheim provide a deep insight into the life of a family in the late 1920s. During this time, professional and health concerns are omnipresent, shaping the lives of the Pringsheim and Mann families. Hedwig Pringsheim describes her experiences and thoughts, which are heavily influenced by her worries about her daughter Katia and the challenges facing her family. The diaries reflect not only personal fates but also the societal and political changes of the time. Pringsheim addresses the decline of social activities and her critical stance towards political developments, particularly the rising National Socialism. These authentic records offer a valuable perspective on the challenges and daily life of a family in a turbulent era of history.