A reflection on the memories that shaped me — and the clarity that came after.

Some memories fade.

Others stay — not to haunt us, but to teach us.

In What I Remember, Quasi Lewis reflects on the moments that shaped his discernment: friendships, betrayals, love, family, fatherhood, and the quiet realizations that come with time.

This episode isn’t about reliving the past —

it’s about understanding who you became because of it.

A calm, honest pause in the journey of True Stories.

I don’t forget what happened. I remember what it taught me.

This interlude isn’t a story — it’s a moment of reflection.

In Why I Tell These Stories, Quasi Lewis shares the intention behind True Stories: the memories that linger, the moments that shape us, and the instinct to walk away when something doesn’t feel right.

Sometimes the story isn’t what happened — it’s why it stayed with you.

It started like any other night — friends, video games, laughter, and trash talk.

But when a harmless bet turns into real money, the mood shifts. The room goes quiet. Pride takes over. And suddenly, walking away isn’t so simple.

My Friends is a true story by Quasi Lewis about growing up fast, trusting the wrong people, and the instinct that saved his life. A reflection on loyalty, pressure, and the thin line between friendship and danger.

Sometimes the smartest move isn’t winning — it’s leaving.