The Economic Times

Psychology says remembering childhood differently is not a sign your memories were false, it may be the mind's way of coping with emotional pain

Childhood memories can feel different as people grow older, but psychology suggests that doesn't necessarily mean those memories were false. According to psychological theories and insights explored through Ann Patchett's Whistler, people often revisit familiar experiences with greater emotional maturity, allowing them to see a fuller picture of the past. Rather than uncovering new facts, healing may come from understanding old memories in a new way.