Telling that story will only 'reopen old wounds'. [=cause people to think of things from the past that make them sad, angry, etc.]
The district attorney 'reopened' the murder case because new evidence was found.
I'm sorry, but the store is closed. We 'reopen' at nine on Monday.
(..) To see if you were the right kind of terrible. Which kind is that? The kind that prevents your people from being even more so. Well, I did reopen the fighting pits. Under my rule, murder will once again become entertainment. Yes, that was wise. And you agreed to marry someone (..)2015 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Hardhome Season: 5 Episode 8