In the days that followed

NY Dispatch Day 181: Living through 9/11 and everything that followed in its wake was personally traumatic and indirectly influenced the direction of my life. However, as with all events, good things also came with the bad. It is as important to acknowledge the hurt as it is to embrace the positive. I dedicate the following to my husband, who is always reminding me of this.

Surviving a tragedy intact gave me a renewed appreciation for my life. I had not been killed or injured, nor did I know ...