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Surviving 911 by Luck and Instinct | Jersey City News
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- Sep 7, 2026
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Summary
Adam Lisberg, a reporter who survived the 9/11 attacks by sheer luck—his camera being repaired, him turning away from the south tower’s collapse, and lying down to avoid the shockwave—now reflects on how his trauma reshaped his life. His haunting photos were among the first to capture the devastation, but the PTSD and survivor’s guilt made daily life unbearable, with even mundane sounds triggering memories of dust clouds. As a New Yorker and journalist, he was trapped in the aftermath, constantly reporting on the tragedy while wrestling with its emotional weight. Therapy helped him accept that his survival was random, not heroic, and over time, he began to heal. At fifty-six, he lives a quieter life with his family, watching as younger generations know little of the day’s horror—making 9/11 feel like ancient history, a stark reminder that time moves forward, even for those who lived through it. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/dd4c8bf19a2173a1