Losing My Dad on 9/11 Changed My Life Forever

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My father died when I was 12 years old in the 9/11 attacks. He worked on the 105th floor of Tower 1 of the World Trade Center with Cantor Fitzgerald. That day changed my life forever. In this raw, unscripted episode, I share my personal story — no edits, no filter. I talk about the moment I learned my dad was gone, how grief shaped my teenage years, and the reason I started the DEAD Talks podcast to give others a space to share their stories of loss. This is not just about 9/11 — it’s about grief, healing, and the lessons learned when life changes in an instant. My Mother and I talking about our 9/11 story one on one: https://youtu.be/JPTSdMTvk5c?si=AFQMVdk3-YqQsnIR My sisters and I talking about our 9/11 story as siblings: https://youtu.be/-L2cSKAvCfs Watch our full family 9/11 story as a family: https://youtu.be/6RuBAKX-a2k?si=6fFZW5acj7s07c5T Join the DEAD Talk Patreon for only $5 to support our mission & and gain access to exclusive content and features: 👉 https://patreon.com/deadtalks?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Purchase “Not Dead Yet” or DEAD Talk trucker hats here with free domestic shipping: 👉 https://deadtalks.myshopify.com/ 10% off Neurogum made with sustainably-sourced natural caffeine, L-theanine, as well as vitamins B6 and B12, which have been scientifically shown to boost attention and enhance focus: https://neurogum.com/?utm_commission=deadtalkspodcast&platform=grin&link_id=1654933&token=WtumfL5E9dMY2DxZOVhMDDU7Z1f0OkyV&contact_id=8c837874-1ae8-4097-96fb-4809bfd0b22f&attribution_window=30 All links to everything DEAD Talks: 👉 https://linktr.ee/deadtalks DEAD Talks with David Ferrugio engages death a little bit differently. Each new guest shares their experience with grieving or perspective on death in a way that shatters the “don’t talk about death” taboo. Grief doesn't end; it evolves. Having lost his father on September 11th when he was 12, he learned the importance of discussion and sharing other people's stories. DEAD Talks Podcast hopes to make it a little easier to talk about grief, loss, death, mourning, trauma, or whatever it may be. You may cry, but you also may laugh. ⁠Follow DEAD Talks Podcast on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok + more⁠ ⁠www.deadtalks.net⁠ 00:00 Introduction 00:59 That day: September 11th 04:38 The After Effects 09:01 Regrets 12:06 Acceptance 18:26 Lessons Learned #september11th #grief #podcastshow