Many of us live with the memories we had when we were children but they aren’t always as they seem. Memories can twist and change over time and there are times when they are difficult to trust.

In the stories we have for you below, people are coming forward to talk about their childhood memories and how they should have trusted them even more. These are disturbing memories that can cause a person to rethink everything.

More than likely, you have memories of your own that are similar to these. By hearing the people in this article tell their stories, they may help you to look into yours even further.

1. When I was in second grade, I was waiting for​ my mom to pick me up from school. As I waited outside the secretary’s office, a couple⁤ approached me and tried to convince ‍me to go with them.‍ I was scared and ran inside the office for safety. When I⁤ looked‌ back, they were gone. I told ‌my mom, but she didn’t believe me. This experience taught me⁤ to always trust my⁤ instincts and be cautious of strangers.‍

2. As a child, I ⁤believed‌ there‍ was a ghost living in my⁤ grandma’s attic. I even gave ⁢him a​ name and would talk to him. Years later,⁣ I found ⁣out that a young boy had tragically died in that attic​ before we moved in. This experience taught me ⁢to always trust my intuition and to be open to the unknown.

3. When I was about 10 or​ 11, a ⁢man showed up at ‌my best friend’s house claiming ⁢to be her uncle. He gave us rides on his motorcycle, but when I brought⁣ it ​up to my friend years later, she had no idea ⁣who I was‌ talking about.‍ This experience taught‍ me to be cautious of strangers ⁣and to always tell someone where I am going.

4. I used ​to have recurring dreams about a bookcase falling on me, but no⁤ one ever talked about it. Years later, I found out that it actually happened ‌when I was ‍young. ⁣This experience taught‍ me to trust my memories ​and to⁣ seek confirmation when needed.

5. When I was​ 5, I remember my mom and I waiting ​in⁣ line at a⁢ fast-food restaurant. When we got‍ to the front, my mom quickly grabbed me and left.​ I was upset⁣ that we didn’t get⁣ our food, but years later, my mom​ revealed that the cashier had⁤ warned her of a robbery happening at the⁣ restaurant. This experience taught me to always be aware of my surroundings and to trust my parents’ ⁢decisions.

6. When I was about 4, I had the chickenpox and remember being in a dark room while my mom and relative inspected my ‌body. Years later, when I was 11, the doctor asked if I had ever had the ⁢chickenpox, and my mom said no. This experience taught me to always trust my ‌own memories and to seek confirmation when needed.

7. I remember a classmate being called‌ to the headmaster’s office and⁤ never returning. ‍Years ⁢later, I found out that her father had‍ died in⁣ a car accident on ​that same ‌day. This experience taught me⁤ to always be kind and understanding, as we never know what someone else may be going​ through.

8. While helping my sister ‍move into a new home, an old rotary phone ⁢rang in the garage. When I answered, an old lady​ asked for her daughter Angela. But there was no dial tone when I picked ⁣up the phone ‌again. This experience taught me to always trust my instincts and to be open to the unknown.

9. I have a‌ distinct memory ⁤of being in a dark and creepy house with red⁤ velvet sofas ⁣when I was young. Years later, I found​ out it was‌ my grandparents’ house and the man I used to wake up in the arms⁤ of was my grandfather. This experience taught‍ me ‍to always cherish my loved‌ ones and to never⁤ take them for granted.

10. One night, I was awakened by a loud noise⁣ that sounded​ like a hammer hitting a steel pole. The ⁢noise followed a clear pattern but suddenly stopped mid-blow. My parents‍ didn’t hear anything, and to ‌this ‌day, I still don’t ‌understand‌ what it could have been. This experience taught me to‌ always trust my own perceptions and to be‌ open to the unknown.