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Old 09-11-2011, 11:03 AM #1
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So my question is: What right do I have to mourn 9/11?
The right as a human being to feel compassion for other human beings, which is a part of our makeup. I would be more concerned about a person who felt nothing.

I watched both 9/11 and Waco as they happened, and I was moved to tears by both, realizing what was happening before my eyes.

However, it is important not to become consumed by grief to the exclusion of all else. IMO the best tribute we can pay to our fallen is to remember and to go on.

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The right as a human being to feel compassion for other human beings, which is a part of our makeup. I would be more concerned about a person who felt nothing.

I watched both 9/11 and Waco as they happened, and I was moved to tears by both, realizing what was happening before my eyes.

However, it is important not to become consumed by grief to the exclusion of all else. IMO the best tribute we can pay to our fallen is to remember and to go on.

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I've been lost in my thoughts today since I woke to the memorial ceremony for the 9/11 victims. As you pointed out, Dr. Smith, it is good that I feel compassion. This wasn't always the case for me, so it is a positive move forward for me. In addition, I'm relieved that I'm able to feel empathy for others. In a weird way, today is a victory for me!
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I think anyone can mourn the 9-11 tragedy! You don't have to be directly affected to do so. I find it awesome that you care enough to want to and as someone directly affected that day, i personally appreciate it. You rock! If you want i can share my family's story with you, maybe having something more personal connected might help? Thank you.
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Welcome Jenne

Please do feel free to share your family's story here.

I mourn on 9/11 each year. For all who were impacted that day, directly or indirectly, physically or spiritually or emotionally. I know there are millions of people, not just here in the USA, that feel it very deeply too.

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Heart Feeling better today and have AWESOME NEWS!
Mourning 9/11 sent me into an acute depressive episode, but I reminded myself constantly that I would survive it and it was only temporary.

Now onto the AWESOME NEWS!!! My boyfriend, John, proposed to me last night and I said YES!!!!! Woo hoo!!!
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Well done, Katiebell and Congratulations to you!

Jenne, it's good to meet you here at NeuroTalk.
Please do share if you feel up to it. I echo what Chemar has said.
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