Surviving 9/11: Christina Stanton's Tale of Faith and Resilience
We thought that the tower that was still rumbling down was going to fall on us...I remember looking at him thinking I'm just so glad that I'm with him. And yet I'm here with my newlywed husband. Are we going to go to afterlife and what's that going to look like?
Picture this: you're in your 24th-floor apartment, just six blocks from the Twin Towers, when the unimaginable happens. That's exactly where Christina Stanton found herself on September 11, 2001. In this gripping episode of 'The Call with Nancy Sabato', Christina opens up about that harrowing day, detailing her escape with her husband and their dog. The shockwaves from the second plane's impact were so powerful they blew them back into their apartment, knocking Christina unconscious.
When she came to, they knew they had to flee immediately. Their journey to safety was a chaotic dash to Battery Park and eventually New Jersey, but the trauma didn't end there. Christina and her husband grappled with PTSD symptoms, unable to return to their home for weeks. Yet amid the chaos and fear, Christina found solace and strength in her faith. She shares how her belief in God became her anchor, helping her navigate the dark days that followed.
Years later, she penned a book, 'Out of the Shadow', which offered her a new perspective on the tragedy and her journey through it. This episode isn't just about survival; it's about the resilience of the human spirit and the power of faith to heal even the deepest wounds. Join Nancy Sabato and Christina Stanton for a story that will leave you inspired and moved.