The day the world changed forever!

[Emz1982_in_uk]

I just saw an advert for a programme about Sept 11. I can't believe it's 9 years since that atrocity.

Is anybody here doing anything to remember it? I didn't know anybody that lost their lives on that awful day but that day has had a huge effect on me, as it has on the whole world.

I used to be so carefree and adventurous, not worrying about very much. But since that day I have suffered panic and anxiety attacks. I'm terrified of flying, which used to be one of my favourite past times. I'm suspicious of everybody. It didn't help that the 7/7 bombers boarded the train at my local train station. I think I have become angrier at the world too

I shall be holding a one minute silence for all of the people who lost their lives that day and everybody that has been directly affected by those tradegies

No real reason for this post. Guess that ad has made me anxious

 

[Emz1982_in_uk]

I didn't see the thread about the ladies letter and the war etc etc before I posted this BTW

 

[Laura2919]

I think being carefree and adventurous dies down with age also! Its a horrible thing that happened and we also was targeted although not half as bad.
I didnt know anyone either but every year I watch programmes about it and each year its still the same feeling, shock! I just watch them towers collapse like I did the day it happened.. I remember it sooooo clearly. My mum was watching it on sky news and I had come in from school we sat and watched it together. Then when we were attacked I was at work and couldnt get home.

 

[Tegans Mama]

It has affected me, no one I knew died that day, but I have also become majorly paranoid and anxious. I hate using public transport now. I literally feel sick and get light headed when I see someone I think looks suspicious - especially if they're carrying a holdall or rucksack

 

[Serene123]

I saw someone with a big red box in the doctors yesterday, I was convinced they were a terrorist. I almost left!

 

[dani_tinks]

I'm the same.. infact I haven't been to London since the attacks there. I was meant to be going up to Hastings on 7/7 from Cornwall via London. The tube I was meant to take was attacked.. I was poorly though that day and didn't get up in time to get my trains.
I'm terrified of people with backpacks on public transport.

Me and my OH will be holding a one min silence and thinking about all those affected on 9/11. I'll probs watch all the documetarys too. I normally do.

 

[Emz1982_in_uk]

Thanks for the replies ladies. Nice to hear from people who have also been affected but not actually lost somebody or directly involved. It's so bloody irrational I know but I can't help it. My first panic attack was watching an Austin Powers movie in the cinema. I honestly felt like I was dying . Everytime holiday time comes around I feel sick, bad tummy etc at the thought of having to fly.

I want to take LO to Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park for his 1st bday and I will BUT I am scared. I am just waiting for the next attack on us I remember my nan feeling the same when the IRA were quite active. I wasn't allowed to go to London on school trips and things! Do they not see that their terror tactics aren't actually achieving much in terms of changing things for their own gain?!

to you all

 

[Levade]

I was in my high school algebra class when it happened. We were all in shock and every one was crying. It was so awful, words can't describe it.

 

[Charlotteee]

Its my nephews 1st birthday on that day

Its a horrible tragedy xx

 

[AppleBlossom]

It's still so tragic even 9 years on. I remember coming home from school and it was on Sky News. I think most people remember where they were that day. It has made me a lot more paranoid about travelling tbh. I will admit that a few times I have been going to Liverpool on the bus and Asian men ahve got on with rucksacks and I have contemplated getting off even though I was nowhere near my stop. I realise that makes me sound racist but I suppose those few have put a major stereotype on innocent people.

 

[Logan's Mum]

Im going to a wedding on that day It was an awful tragedy, not sure if I could get married on the day tbh

 

[Connah'sMommy]

when are the documentaries on? i like to watch them but at the same time,like many others i feel nothing but total shock.
Such a waste of life and anyone who could do what those terrorists did should be hung and quartered IMO xx

 

[special_kala]

I remember coming home from school and my brother and dad were standing in front of the TV watching the news and then the first tower collapsed.

I dont think ill ever forget that memory.

It still makes me nervous, i never go to london and refuse to go on the tube. Any big event makes me feel nervous like new year as i just think thats going to be a prime target.

 

[AppleBlossom]

I'm the same Kala, I try and avoid being in busy places/cities when there are big events happening

 

[special_kala]

I told my dad my fears once and he said that they wont target things like big christmas events (which is what i was really nervous about) because it wouldnt help there cause kind of like the IRA they had alot more people on their side until they blew up a member of the royal family (i think thats what turned it for them).

 

[special_kala]

though on the slip side i heard today that some stupid fricking church in america is going to burn the koran on sep 11th which i think is disgusting

 

[AppleBlossom]

I think that may have been why I had a bad feeling about going to Blackpool last week. It's terrible that we have to live in relative fear because of a few individuals

 

[special_kala]

I think that may have been why I had a bad feeling about going to Blackpool last week. It's terrible that we have to live in relative fear because of a few individuals

i guess thats why the terrorists hit normal every day things it makes everyone live in fear.

I was watching a show on the blitz a few weeks ago and was so amazed at the british spirit thats what kept everyone going even though we wer getting bombed every single night.

It seems like we are losing that we will not be broken spirit which is sad and it means they are winning

 

[Emz1982_in_uk]

They are definately winning in the terror stakes but I don't understand what they exactly want!!!??? Does anybody know? I mean, we weren't in Iraq and Afghanistan before sept 11. Is it oil? I'd never even heard of the Taliban before 2001! I just don't understand

I am a major sports fan and really want to go to London 2012 Olympics but I am scared to go. A once in a lifetime event and I am scared I feel completely irrational and stupid but nothing I do makes me feel better. It's always in the back of my mind wherever I go

The documentary that I saw advertised is on Saturday on Ch4 I think, around 9pm.

 

[Emz1982_in_uk]

Im going to a wedding on that day It was an awful tragedy, not sure if I could get married on the day tbh

I definately couldn't get married on that day