Kristen Crisp shares her sister Robin’s hidden alcoholism and the devastating consequences.

November 17, 2025 Michael Cline, Author and Freelance Writer Tom O'Connor, Publisher Looking back at memories from your childhood highlights both the positive and negative experiences from your early years. Traumatic childhood memories are often repressed as a defense mechanism against overwhelming emotions. They can resurface due to a variety of factors, including new stress, a familiar smell, or changes in your life, even if you're not consciously aware of the connection. I