@olena@pathfinder@devxvda@actuallyautistic This is absolutely me. I don't remember much of anything before I was about 12 years old, and most of the "memories" that I have are stories that my family members have repeated over and over...not MY memories, but descriptions of theirs.
On the other hand, I can remember certain events with fantastic clarity. I have been asked to write reports on events that I've witnessed and I've been told, later when they've reviewed video footage, that my memory seemed to be the most reliable.
I tend to not forget "important" things (although I have been bit before). I would probably make a good executive assistant if I enjoyed talking on the phone and kissing ass.
As I've gotten older though I've started remembering more. Like you, I may get a random emotional reaction or a visual cue and later, when I'm thinking about it, I can sometimes focus on that cue and remember a whole lot more. So far it's been a pleasant exploration, if a bit slow and inconsistent.