What 9/11 did to us

On a Tuesday morning on September 11, 2001, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, a shocking incident occurred when a plane crashed into one of the Twin Towers. The news, initially thought to be a small aircraft crash, quickly escalated into a much more grave situation. People turned to news channels like CNN to follow the unfolding events, with shock spreading among neighbours and crowds as both towers crumbled.

Among those affected was the reporter's mother, who, along with other family members, constantly checked on loved ones in New York to ensure their safety. When the news of an attack on the Pentagon surfaced, it became apparent that the attacks were part of a targeted campaign against various centres of American life. As the weekend approached, plans for a family gathering were disrupted as the reporter, along with her young sons, hurried to pick them up from daycare and drive 12 hours to Virginia for her father's 75th birthday celebration.

As the nation commemorated the attack, the reporter, like many others, grappled with questions about who could have orchestrated such an attack and, more importantly, why. The event had a profound impact on the country, leading to numerous changes in American policies and foreign relations, as the nation tried to come to terms with the consequences of the attacks.