GMA's Lara Spencer shares early-career photo of herself from 25 years ago for heartbreaking reason

Good Morning America's Lara Spencer shared a throwback photo of herself from 25 years ago for a heartbreaking reason.

The picture she posted on social media featured the young journalist looking devastated while being surrounded by tributes to loved ones lost on September 11.

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The TV star vulnerably revealed how she experienced the traumatized moment in history, writing: "25 years ago today. I was a correspondent for ABC News and six months pregnant with my first child. Charlie Gibson cut into my live report from fashion week that morning to say there appeared to be a small plane that went off course and flew into the World Trade Center. When the second plane struck the other tower, we knew it was not an accident and my crew and I were immediately moved downtown."

Lara explained what went through her mind as everyone ran for safety when the Twin Towers began collapsing.

She continued: "We made it to 23rd street and couldn't get further because of the sea of people rushing uptown by foot in the middle of the Ave. — trying to get as far away from the towers as they could. And then the first tower fell. I will never forget that scene."

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Lara concluded: "This picture was taken two days later on 14th street as families posted pictures anywhere they could, hoping someone – anyone – might have some information about their loved one. My heart still breaks thinking of those families-desperately holding onto hope. I will never forget."

Fans flocked to the comments to share their support. One person wrote: "This young girl has my whole heart."

A second person added: "Powerful photo and message. Can't imagine what it must've been like being in the field during that dark time."

A third follower continued: "@lara.spencer a photo that says a thousand words a million times over. God Bless."

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Fellow TV star Katie Couric also got vulnerable online, writing: "25 years. It seems impossible to believe. For me, it was the most important professional morning of my life. I have never felt a greater sense of responsibility and believe I never will."

She added: "To the families left behind twenty five years later, I am in awe of your strength, your resilience, and your commitment to honor those we lost and to find the will to keep going. To both remember…and create a new life for you, your families, and this city."