The belief is still widespread that traumatic experiences are often repressed and can only be revived through persistent investigation. It’s so easy to create false memories. About a creepy phenomenon and its consequences.
Late in August, summer was drawing to a close and autumn was sending an icy salute across the sea. The boat glided across the choppy waters off the coast of Norway. The spray spattered the boy on deck down to his trousers. He was cold, he was exhausted, his arms hurt. Rowing had taken strength, and they had rowed far that day. The class excursion with the replica Viking ship lasted all day, from early in the morning until after dark. When they entered the harbor in the evening, there was a lonely lantern.