Re: Cnn last night

SeaMaiden · ‎03-10-2010

I am pretty much done with watching anything to do with 9-11. Seen it so many times.... have enough on my plate with Covid 19 and everything else going on today I do not need more sadness and depressive news or TV.

deepwaterdotter · ‎03-09-2010

@Sammycat1 wrote:
We lost several people close to us on 9/11. Everyone grieves and remembers in their own way.

So true. We all have freedom to choose our form of remembrance.

teganslaw · ‎03-11-2010

I remember exactly when it happened. Those memories are enough; I don't need the constant reminder. Others who were too young to remember might feel differently, but I don't plan on watching memorial services. I can remember on my own.

"The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog."

Mark Twain

amyb · ‎04-05-2010

@PhilaLady1 wrote:
I agree. Every 09/11 I watch 09/11 stuff on TV. I feel that it is a way of paying my respects to the hero survivors and those gone. My tears and anger still overwhelm me. I don't want that to go away.

Well said, and I do the same, because I too feel the same. #NeverForget

That said...I also relate with one other comment here, of being "overwhelmed" this year after much Covid personal loss, and sadness. It's been a rough one. So this year I won't dwell as much, but I always spend some time listening or watching something...to make me remember the important lessons and pray for those lost.

Another topic but...I honestly feel, families who lost loved ones to Covid need a national day of remembrance, many are suffering in the aftermath and they too feel their loved ones were "not just a number" and victims of this terrible thing. I belong to a few groups on FB that work toward that end. (8/7 they held many "walks for remembrance" around this country and other countries overseas. Ref: "Yellow Heart Memorial" on FB for more info)

But that's another topic for another day and I certainly don't mean for this thread to get "agumentative" or off track.

PhilaLady1 · ‎03-11-2010

@ThinkingOutLoud On second thought, I feel like I want to reply to you again. I had stated that I understand your point of view, but I changed my mind. I think that your post was intended to be mean. You and people like you are the reason why that, even though I have been a member of this board for about 15 years, I go for long periods of time without participating.

conlt · ‎03-16-2010

I cannot watch it. My father died suddenly on 8/31/2001 and we had just had his funeral the Saturday before 9/11. My sister was supposed to leave Florida on 9/11 to go back to Boston and of course, she could not go. Anyway, I was grieving so much when 911 happened. I just can't watch, I cry if I see a show about 911.

qualitygal · ‎10-04-2010

Those horrible events of our past will not be forgotten by me. If I can't remember a date, so be it. But the horror of the event, will never be forgotten.

ThinkingOutLoud · ‎05-01-2020

@Greeneyedlady21 wrote:
@ThinkingOutLoud wrote:
@PhilaLady1 wrote:
I agree. Every 09/11 I watch 09/11 stuff on TV. I feel that it is a way of paying my respects to the hero survivors and those gone. My tears and anger still overwhelm me. I don't want that to go away.
Oh dear.
A more productive way to pay respects is by using that day as a day of service in whatever way one is able. This is much more healthy than sitting in/reliving trauma. Just my thoughts.
Just your thoughts? Sure seems like judging to me. It's up to each individual to handle it however they choose. So you do your service, if that's what you do and maybe just let others be.

Not judgmental at all and quite surprised it was taken that way! Just trying to be helpful but not sure how to explain this in a way people would understand. Oh well.

ThinkingOutLoud · ‎05-01-2020

@PhilaLady1 wrote:
@ThinkingOutLoud On second thought, I feel like I want to reply to you again. I had stated that I understand your point of view, but I changed my mind. I think that your post was intended to be mean. You and people like you are the reason why that, even though I have been a member of this board for about 15 years, I go for long periods of time without participating.

Then you misunderstand my intention. Sorry you choose to see it that way. I can just sense the trauma people are feeling (again) and am just offering a way to help get people out of it since it doesn't do anyone any good.

phoenixbrd · ‎03-27-2010

We carry the chaos that is happening/has happened in this country in our hearts, If you choose to watch what is taking place (I do keep up with the news but refuse to dwell on what is occurring/has occurred) that is our prerogative. There is no right or wrong for the way we choose to grieve for our country. A challenge to experience so much sadness. I focus on keeping my family healthy, calm, at peace and safe.