September 11 Digital Archive

story3098.xml

Title

story3098.xml

Source

born-digital

Media Type

story

Created by Author

yes

Described by Author

no

Date Entered

2002-09-11

911DA Story: Story

September 11th, 2002 has reshaped my life more than I would have ever thought when I heard the news. As I got home I was worried sick about my friends mom. She had left a few days earlier to attend to her job, a flight attendant. I watched the names every night praying for the best. My friends line was always busy so I decided to go to his house. To my relief his mom was home and perfectly safe. Once I was sure of her condition I was surprised how good it felt to care for others. It was a new feeling I had never experienced before.
It has made me a more well rounded person. The tragic events that day have shown me that when I make a mistake it is not the end of the world. It has made me more strong as an individual. Instead of caring what others think I have learned to go my own way and be myself.
The last way I think I have changed is I am not so afraid to try new things. Before I was scared of failing in a new sport or activity. But it has made me stronger than ever. I think that September 11th has done more good than harm to our nation. It has made us come together as one. We will always mourn to all the innocent victims on that day, but as a country we will stand tall and accept the challenge the terrorists have placed on us and keep our stride as the greatest nation ever!

Citation

“story3098.xml,” September 11 Digital Archive, accessed January 27, 2025, https://911digitalarchive.org/items/show/16991.