Today is the 18th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, still ringing loudly for some and bringing up old feelings. Any time there is an anniversary of loss, there will be a range memories, feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. People may move right past dates of past loss, others may want to do something to remember. Wherever you are right now you hopefully are seeking what support you need. Perhaps you remember that day well, or maybe it’s slid into more fuzzy memory, but it may help to know now that it’s normal, healthy, and healing to still grieve even years later. Parts of society may say that it’s time to “move on” or “never forget” but not much is often publicly said about allowing yourself to recognize and allow whatever feelings may want to arise.
It may be helpful to ask others around you, how are they feeling, what they remember about lost loved ones, and how they want to remember them. Nations can grieve as a whole, and now is a time when you could help someone who may need it by reaching out to them. I encourage anyone reading this to ask what you are feeling, why, and what you need going forward. In the cases of needing support or grief groups, contact NAMI https://www.nami.org or local help facility/counseling center/church/hospital. Hopefully we can continue to support each other, either through shared grief, or other more specific moments that we all have experienced on some level.
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