A 34-year-old woman is facing backlash from her in-laws over her social media posts in which she's sharing her thoughts and feelings about the upcoming 20th anniversary of 9/11. The woman, who attended Stuyvesant High School in New York City, was just blocks away from the Twin Towers when the attacks happened. She saw everything and still suffers from physical and mental health problems. However, her in-laws have accused her of "talking like a survivor" and making the tragedy about herself. The woman is now questioning whether she should tone down her posts and stop considering herself a survivor. Do you think she's in the wrong? Read on to find out more.
A Woman’s In-Laws Criticize Her for “Talking Like a Survivor” Of 9/11
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The 20th anniversary of 9/11 is approaching and for many people, it brings back a flood of memories and emotions. For one woman, who witnessed the tragedy firsthand from her high school just a few blocks away from the Twin Towers, the experience was truly traumatic and continues to affect her both physically and mentally to this day. However, her in-laws are criticizing her for "talking like a survivor" and "making it about herself" when she shares her thoughts and feelings on social media. While her husband supports her, he also advises her to be mindful of his family's discomfort with emotional topics. But is she really in the wrong for speaking out about her experience and trying to process her feelings? Join the discussion in the comments below.
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