September 11 — We Remember. We Grieve. There are some days when words simply aren’t enough. September 11 is one of those days.

We remember the lives taken, the families forever changed, the first responders who ran toward danger, and everyone who has carried the weight of that day for 25 years.  Reaching out to those who have been dealing with respiratory issues since 911: it has been a long and challenging journey, but you are not alone.

Grief doesn’t always belong to one particular day. For those of us living with bronchiectasis, NTM, or other respiratory illnesses, we understand that grief can take many forms. We can grieve the person we were before our diagnosis. We can grieve quietly—even while smiling, laughing, and telling everyone we’re “doing okay.” And sometimes, the greatest act of courage isn’t fighting harder; it is the strength to get support and to keep moving forward.  

And for everyone in our BNTM family who is carrying grief today—whether from 9/11, from chronic illness, or from a loss that only you understand—please be gentle with yourself.

You don’t have to hide your grief.
You don’t have to apologize for it.
And you don’t have to walk through it alone.

🕊️ We remember those we’ve lost. We honor those who continue to fight. Please check in with us regularly to let us know how we can assist you.

❤️ Today and always, we remember.