does someone ever drop a detail of their childhood that makes you say "oh, that makes sense"

I overshare... but, the reason why I overshare is because I never had any privacy growing up.

I don't know what it's like to not have my secrets broadcast half way around town.

In fact, looking back now, I see that my own mother confessed to others that she was sexually abusing me from a young age - and no one said or did anything to even tell her that she shouldn't be sharing what she did to me because she could still be prosecuted for it as long as she lived.

That is just one example of the "secrets" she talked about.

one of my close friends has no memory of either of his parents ever saying they loved him, in childhood or adulthood.
He told me he doesn’t think he’s ever told anyone he loved them. Of the 8 years we’ve know each other I’ve told him i loved him once, and he nervous giggled. And he gave me a sympathy hug once

I’ve found that being willing to say I’m sorry in earnest or being willing to admit that I do not know something are among my greatest strengths of character. So many people seem to struggle with both.

My dad never apologized for the damage he did us kids and my Mom, if that's what you're getting at.

I'm not sure if I understand your post 100%

Yep, my mom doesn't either. But my grandpa taught me how to so I do now.

I think we all have such events occur... Often they grow in stature as time passes

I know a LOT of people like this. It's very annoying.

Yes. Many times with my wife.

Stabilizing for humanity, I don't condone the use of technology to profit and control

Not supported by reality, no processing that bs