Whether you're a kayaking instructor, a famous chef, a creature of the night, or something else altogether, your memories are as critical as your genes in making you the person – or entity – that you are today. Consequently, it would be awful if you were suddenly struck with amnesia – and couldn't remember any of the experiences, people, and beasts that have helped to shape you.So, authors and characters, I ask you:
What if you suffered a sudden case of amnesia? Would you try to figure out who you were, or would you use the opportunity to refashion your life?
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Marenya had amnesia for a little while. But I kept at her until she remembered who she was.
Good for you, Aidan. :-)
Guess it helps to have someone around who remembers who you are.
I had something like amnesia briefly, but it was more from severe illness than anything else...
That sounds unpleasant, Abigail. I'm sorry that you were so sick. Of course, I can't help but wonder... how did you get your memory back? Did it simply return after the illness went away?
Once the dizziness went away, it might have returned on its own, but someone came and helped me
I didn't have amnesia. I was under a spell.
One we still haven't fully reversed. I must speak to the king about that. We have to undo Ginger's too.
Though I suppose it's a bit late for that now.
I wish I had amnesia. Then I could forget the past and start fresh.
But you did forget who you were for a little bit.
And you forgot me.
I know I did, Aidan. But it wasn't for long.
And I killed him.
If I did have amnesia, I would definitely want to know who I was. I wouldn't be able to stop until I found out.
I mean, you can't know if you want a fresh start unless you know what you're starting over from, right?
Since I'm here, why don't I just whip up some quiches for us? I'm starved and I haven't had a chance to cook in over a week.
I wonder how the business is doing since I've been gone? Wait, I have a signal here. I'll call Mom.
I'll eat anything you fix, Gingersnap.
I second what Aidan said - you sure can cook, Ginger!
Like Olivia, I'm always willing to taste your cooking, Ginger. And I have to agree with your assessment about amnesia. As hard as it sometimes is to remember the bad times, we are, at least in part, the sum of our memories and experiences - the good and the not-so-good - so it would be hard for me to move forward without knowing where I'd already been.
After all, even with such knowledge, it's never to late for a fresh start. I should know.
I would definitely want to find out my past and if it was good I'd return to it, but if not I'd tell no one I knew and invent a new life. Change my appearance etc. then probably go back now and again to see how my old family was doing without me.
That, Jil, is in essence what I did... after all, only Olivia and my ex-husband know where I really am - and that I'm even alive.
It's a very liberating thing - choosing a new life but keeping tabs on the old.
Oh, okay. Sure i'll be glad to fix something. Coming right up!
And, of course, I'd be happy to lend a hand. *grin*
I certainly wished I had amnesia when I was in prison sometimes.
But in a sense, I am starting a new life since getting out.
Good for you, Saxen. I'm glad to hear it. A fresh start is often a wonderful thing indeed - even without the benefit of amnesia.
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