The earliest memory I could remember of is of when I was almost 3.5 years. I was sitting on a recliner in the living room of my uncles house when I got up and tripped on an overturned rug at the foot of the recliner. As I fell, my forehead flew into the edge of the table. I had never experienced so much pain and I think the shock reduced how painful it actually felt. I had actually cracked my head and had to be rushed to the ER to get stitches.
I know that person is me despite the many changes I have gone through since then. I am continuous with that person since my childhood was my favorite part of life and I still have the same desire to always play with something, just at a more mature level. However, in terms of me like this since senior year.
This memory is probably so vivid because you went to the ER and got hurt very badly. It probably brings back some trauma from the incident and I agree with you that this memory does not truly or completely reflect your personality today.
I also had an experience like that around the same age (accident on the head -> had to get stitches). Interestingly enough, unlike you who still remember it, I don't have any recollection of my incident. I only found out after my parents told me again several years later (which is also why I didn't put it down as my earliest memory.
Throughout my head, I have some tiny scars in a few places, I don't remember why but I have been given medical attention. Perhaps I do not remember about any of them because of pain involved. I was only told about this when I asked about it, in conversation.
-LeafEdge
-- Edited by 102intro on Wednesday 26th of October 2011 07:49:28 AM
