Every pair of roller skates has a story. But what happens when that story isn't about a great trick or a long journey, but a profound and unjust accusation?

From the sun-drenched tarmac of a 1.3-mile skate to school, to the sacred "Hall of Heroes" in Ben's backyard, this is a deep dive into a childhood betrayal. Join me as we revisit a time when a simple act of trying to do good was twisted into a heinous crime by the adult world's infuriating tendency to jump to conclusions.

Through the eyes of Little Carl, we meticulously unpack the day a missing roller skate led to a tarnished trust, a shattered sense of justice, and a valuable lesson about the perilous leap to conclusions.

What if your most valuable life lessons aren't in your biggest memories, but in the ones you've forgotten? Join us as we show you how to start digging through your own "trash can of memories" to find them. Welcome to The Mended Memory: Lessons from the Little Things a podcast about sifting through the quiet, seemingly mundane moments of a normal life to unearth buried gems. In this first episode, get to know your hosts, as they introduce a new way to look at your past. We’ll explain why the small, quiet details hold the most profound lessons and give you a sneak peek at the stories to come. It's an exploration of how the past isn't just a place to visit—it's a powerful tool for healing and growth.