How would your life change if that memory wasn’t with you anymore?

Take a minute to think about any old painful memories you’ve had in your past. Without sharing the specific memory, decide whether or not you would want to have the memory remove or preserved? Why did you make that decision? How would your life change if that memory wasn’t with you anymore?
Criteria: Minimum 500 words, make sure you address the question and include your personal opinions. You are welcome to go on a diverse tangent, just use the prompt as a starting point. The point of this exercise is to use your brain.
Note: Please type directly into blackboard. If you use word offline, please copy and paste the text here, rather than uploading the word file. It makes grading and processing easier.