I was at the studio. We had a homeschooling program at the time and we taught three girls during the day at the studio in their academics. I was alone with them. Had their moms come and get them. Then sat by myself with the TV on trying to get my mother on the phone. She lived in our home in Manhattan. Phones were all down and nobody could reach anyone until that evening.
I was in 8th grade english class. My teacher got suddenly emotional and was struggling with how to explain to us what was happening. She then rolled out the tv to turn on the news. I remember being shocked and sad, but also didn't have a clear idea what the twin towers really were, or what was going on. It was such a weird, disorienting time.
I was in 5th grade. The teachers starting acting weird and left class briefly to go to the principal's office. We were sent home early that day. When I got home, my dad (Navy) had the news on and told me to sit next to him and watch the TV. I don't think I fully understood what that kind of loss meant. I can't believe it's been 19 years.
I was at the studio. We had a homeschooling program at the time and we taught three girls during the day at the studio in their academics. I was alone with them. Had their moms come and get them. Then sat by myself with the TV on trying to get my mother on the phone. She lived in our home in Manhattan. Phones were all down and nobody could reach anyone until that evening.
I was in 8th grade english class. My teacher got suddenly emotional and was struggling with how to explain to us what was happening. She then rolled out the tv to turn on the news. I remember being shocked and sad, but also didn't have a clear idea what the twin towers really were, or what was going on. It was such a weird, disorienting time.
@Jessica Craig Yes, very disorienting. Hard to connect it to your reality.
I was in 5th grade. The teachers starting acting weird and left class briefly to go to the principal's office. We were sent home early that day. When I got home, my dad (Navy) had the news on and told me to sit next to him and watch the TV. I don't think I fully understood what that kind of loss meant. I can't believe it's been 19 years.
I lost one childhood friend in the towers. Jamie lost a friend who was a first responder. I think if you grew up in NY you knew somebody who was lost.
I'm so sorry. I've heard so many stories of loss on 9/11 and I'll never truly understand
Absolutely heartbreaking. I was in preschool so I really don't remember that day. So sad. Lisina, I'm so sorry for your loss. 💔