Childhood memories often manifest through abstract feelings or sensations, rather than clearly recollected narrative.

When revisiting the earliest moments in my childhood, my mind repeatedly returns to blissful scenes in the ‘big fridge’ at our local bottle shop. Memories of dancing through the oversized maze and feeling its deep chill on a hot summer’s day conjure feelings of tender nostalgia.

However, these memories now sit alongside an awareness of the influence of alcohol and the damage it can do to intimate relationships, leaving me confused as to how I can reminisce.