09/11/2026
Today is a good day to remember.
I remember how 9/11 changed my life in the most unexpected way.
On that day, I found out my ex (and first love) worked in one of the towers.
I had no idea as our relationship had ended abruptly, triggering a period of depression for me; something I’d never felt before.
I had refused to keep in touch, and I had refused to forgive him.
I thought I was fine.
I wasn’t.
I had closed myself off from love, vowing never to be hurt like that again.
That day, hearing the news, I found myself wishing with all my heart for him to be safe.
Through a mutual friend, I found out he hadn’t gone to work, and to me that was a miracle as I’d known him as a workaholic who wouldn’t miss a day’s work.
What was left in my heart was gratitude for the time we had together and the impact he had on my life.
And memories.
So many memories of what I loved about him and our life together.
It all came flooding back, a feeling I will never forget.
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9/11 was the day I got my heart back.
I’m grateful for the reminder because it’s easy to forget and get caught up in life circumstances, petty disagreements and old patterns that keep me from loving.
Today, I remember the feeling of love crowding out every other emotion.
I remember and choose love, again.