The Traumatic Childhood Experience that Shaped Me into the Best Brother

TLDRAs a curious and slightly psychopathic child, I cut my baby brother's face with a toy knife out of pure curiosity. It was a traumatic experience that left a scar, but it also made me realize the importance of being a good brother.

Key insights

😱I had a traumatic childhood experience where I cut my brother's face with a toy knife out of curiosity.

😢The incident left both me and my brother traumatized, and I still feel guilty about it.

😂Reflecting on the incident now, I can't help but find humor in the absurdity of my actions.

🤔I was a curious and slightly psychopathic child who wondered what lies beneath the skin.

🔪The incident made me realize the importance of being a good brother and taking responsibility for my actions.

Q&A

Did your brother get seriously hurt?

Fortunately, the cut was only skin deep, so it didn't cause any serious harm.

Do you still feel guilty about what you did?

Yes, I still feel guilty about it, and I have apologized to my brother numerous times.

How did your parents react to the incident?

My parents were understandably furious and punished me for my actions.

Has this incident affected your relationship with your brother?

Initially, the incident created tension between us, but over time, we have built a strong bond and forgiveness.

Have you learned any lessons from this experience?

Yes, I have learned the importance of empathy, responsibility, and being a better brother.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction and disclaimer about the topic of cutting my brother's face.

00:43Recalling my childhood curiosity and psychopathic tendencies, as well as my interest in math.

01:30Children's curiosity and the questions they ask, contrasting with my more extreme curiosity.

02:45The moment I cut my brother's face and the subsequent realization of my mistake.

03:23The consequences and aftermath of the incident, including the scar my brother carries.

04:32Reflecting on the incident, feeling remorse, and joking about it with my brother.

04:47Expressing remorse to my brother and stating that I would do it again to protect him if needed.