1

Abandoned
They were left behind by their parents, either permanently or temporarily. This memory is emotionally taxing and hard to shake off.

2

Accident
An accident occurred while playing with a knife as a child. No one was seriously hurt, but the memory left a mark.

3

Baking Day
They have vivid memories of their grandmother’s large baking days. By the end of the day, the kitchen would be filled with baked goods.

4

Best Moment
The first time they excelled at something—sports, a game, or school. They still vividly remember that day.

5

Broken Leg
A strong memory of breaking their leg as a child and limping home. The following days were very painful.

6

Bullying
They remember the first time someone bullied them.

7

Cautionary Tale
Their parents were skilled at telling moralistic and cautionary stories for children. One particularly frightening tale has stayed with them ever since.

8

Climbing Trees
As a child, they often climbed trees and would gladly do it again as an adult if it were socially acceptable.

9

Cows
There was a field with grazing cows near their home as a child. Feeding the animals was one of their favorite activities.

10

Dance
The first time they danced with someone else. It is a warm memory they cherish.

11

Dog Bite
An angry dog broke free from its leash and attacked them. They still remember the dog clawing and biting, its jaws locked on their leg.

12

Drowning
They nearly drowned while swimming in a lake, getting stuck under a dock. They still remember the panic and darkness beneath the water.

13

Drunken Night
They remember the first time they drank heavily. While some details have become blurry over time, they clearly recall the start and the aftermath.

14

Excursion
Their family went on a long outing on a beautiful day. It’s a memory they still hold dear.

15

Execution
As a child, their parents took them to a public execution. The process did not go as planned and left a lasting impression.

16

Exotic Person
The first time they saw someone from a distant land left a big impression. It marked the realization that the world was much larger than they had thought.

17

Festive Days
Celebrating holidays with their family as a child was done with great enthusiasm, something they always looked forward to.

18

Fight
They remember their first fight clearly and vividly.

19

Fire
The fear of a large fire has imprinted itself in their memory. They can still recall the flames and the sound of the fire.

20

First Relationship
They have a vivid memory of their first relationship. It didn’t last long, but they still remember it and the emotions tied to it.

21

Game Win
An improbable win in a game. The odds were clearly against them, but they won and earned a large prize.

22

Games
They loved playing games as a child and still remember those times fondly.

23

God
The first time they felt the presence of God (or gods) made a lasting impression. Religion had always been part of their daily life, but this spiritual encounter left deep traces.

24

Got Lost
A strong memory of getting lost as a child. It wasn’t until evening that their parents managed to find them.

25

Grandparents
They spent a lot of time talking with their grandparents as a child.

26

Harmonica
They received a harmonica as a child. It became their favorite toy, accompanying them for many years.

27

Horse
One of their warmest memories is petting a large, calm horse.

28

Joke
They remember the first time someone told them a funny joke. They still recall it clearly.

29

Knight
They saw a knight in full armor as a child and were captivated.

30

Long Journey
They have strong memories of a long journey, possibly with their parents as a child or as an adult.

31

Love
Even though many years have passed, they still remember their first love vividly.

32

Meal
They still vividly remember a special meal that was often served at home.

33

Monster
As a child, they saw a large monster crawling out of a forest pond.

34

Murder
They witnessed someone being murdered outside their house on a dark evening. It is a memory they will never forget.

35

Music Box
They received a music box from their parents as a child. They became very attached to the toy and could turn its key for hours.

36

Near Death
They became gravely ill as a child and hovered near death for a time. They remember the sweating, dizziness, and pain.

37

None
The person has no particularly outstanding childhood memories.

38

Puppet Show
As a child, their parents took them to a puppet show that made a great impression. They found it magical and exciting.

39

Religious Ceremonies
They clearly recall their first religious ceremony as a child.

40

Separation
Their parents’ separation left a strong impression. It was not a smooth process.

41

Smell
They can still clearly recall the smell of their parents’ house.

42

Snakebite
They or a friend were bitten by a snake as a child and became very ill.

43

Soldiers
The first time soldiers marched past their house left a clear impression.

44

Something Enormous
They saw something enormous flying through the clouds. No one else managed to see it.

45

Stories
They used to create stories with their parents in the evenings.

46

Swimming
They vividly remember a parent teaching them how to swim.

47

The Attic
A creepy yet exciting attic filled with old things fascinated them as a child.

48

The Ruler
As a child, they saw the nation’s ruler pass by in a parade. It left a strong impression.

49

The Swamp
They saw something rise from the mud in a swamp. They’ve repressed what it was, but the memory is tied to fear and panic.

50

Words of Wisdom
They received several useful pieces of advice and wise words from one of their parents.