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cynatnite

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11. So, you think childhood memories that are distorted by a traumatizing event...

Reply to delrem (Reply #9)

Sat Nov 9, 2013, 02:17 AM

Nov 2013

somehow become more realistic as they get older?

In my experience, my memories (even though they are distorted) haven't changed. They're the same. I know that they are not accurate by what my mother has told me of the event.

I don't think there is anything wrong with questioning the accuracy considering not just when he was a child, but now that he's an old man it's probably wise to not completely take his word as well.

I don't think it makes him or his trauma less credible despite what he remembers and what really happened. Disconnects like this are not unusual.

I wonder if he suffers from some form of PTSD. That can most definitely impact memories.

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Kristallnacht anniversary still haunting for child refugee from Nazi mobs [View all] Behind the Aegis Nov 2013 OP

There is something of fantasy about this account. delrem Nov 2013 #1

And you know it is fantasy how? Behind the Aegis Nov 2013 #2

It is very theatric. Other than that, I can't "prove it". delrem Nov 2013 #5

5 year olds tend to perceive things in dramatic terms. Warren DeMontague Nov 2013 #17

yes it seems to be embellished... madrchsod Nov 2013 #3

The child would have been eight or nine at the time of Kristallnacht. Behind the Aegis Nov 2013 #4

A 5 or 6 yr old's story compared to at 8 or 9 isn't much difference except delrem Nov 2013 #6

So basically you are saying "cool story, bro" to a recounting of a pre-Holocaust story. Behind the Aegis Nov 2013 #7

I'm saying that in this particular case, I'm doubtful. The imagery is too iconic, too poetic, delrem Nov 2013 #10

I know you don't care, as your posts speak for themselves. Behind the Aegis Nov 2013 #12

As is your response, BtA. As is your response. nt delrem Nov 2013 #16

Another "cool story" for you. Behind the Aegis Nov 2013 #19

What specific part of the story do you doubt? Warren DeMontague Nov 2013 #18

I'm not convinced that it's fantasy at all.... cynatnite Nov 2013 #8

I don't doubt that people believe their own fantasies. delrem Nov 2013 #9

So, you think childhood memories that are distorted by a traumatizing event... cynatnite Nov 2013 #11

Please don't put your thoughts in my head! delrem Nov 2013 #14

What is your point in trying to discredit this account? icymist Nov 2013 #13

The pain of being told you must not be who you are - is mental abuse. If there is any fault to be freshwest Nov 2013 #15

+1 Behind the Aegis Nov 2013 #20