I have memories from attending a youth/beginners gymnastics class as a young child. On the first day, the main instructor explained the flow of the course. There would be a performance at the end for our parents to showcase our new skills.
I can remember learning new stretches. Using a large foam spindle to practice back bends. I can even picture the view of doing a cartwheel on a balance beam, with some guiding hands.
But my memories only seem to extend for a few sessions at most. And I have absolutely no memory of a recital.
I assume my parents know whether or not I finished the class. Assuming I did make it through the whole thing, and given my tendency to suppress traumatic memories, I’m afraid to ask.










