<p>im writing an essay and its about something that happened a long time ago. theres two ways a specific event occurred and i dont exactly remember, but they both go to the same effect (and theyre still somewhat necessary). can i say “i dont remember, but i think…” or does that make me look not authentic.</p>
<p>Don’t use “I think this happened,” just write what happened. If you don’t remember every detail, make some up that are plausible and fit the story.</p>
<p>I agree with absent, and I would also like to add that this might be a sign that this may not the be the topic you want to write about if you can’t remember everything, just because there are probably more vivid memories that you’d be able to better write about. </p>
<p>Best of luck with your essay, though. :)</p>