Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a wild ride ahead of us. Imagine waking up from a coma, only to find out you can’t remember anything that happened after the accident. Talk about a real-life soap opera! Our main character is dealing with some serious brain damage, and it’s causing all sorts of drama with their family. Get ready for a story filled with name changes, BBQ blunders, and a whole lot of family feuding!
Deadly Car Crash Leaves Lasting Impact

Struggling with Short-Term Memory Loss

Cousin’s Name Change Causes Confusion

Trying Hard to Remember, But Failing

No Nicknames Allowed!

BBQ Blunder: Accidentally Using the Wrong Name

Losing It: Reminding Cousin of Brain Damage

Family Sides with Brain-Damaged Cousin

Harassed by Cousin’s Friends

Trying Hard, But Memory Won’t Cooperate

Forgetting Names of New Relatives & Their Kids

♀️ Sister’s Haircut Leaves Me Confused

️⚧️ Trans Friend Understands the Struggle

Brain Damage Leads to Family Feud!
Well, well, well… looks like our main character is in quite the pickle! After surviving a horrific car crash and waking up with some serious brain damage, they’re struggling to remember anything that happened post-accident. To make matters worse, their cousin decided to change their name to something super similar to their old one, and now all hell has broken loose! Our poor protagonist can’t seem to remember the new name, and it’s causing some major family drama. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this juicy situation!
Survivor with brain damage harassed by cousin, NTA for circumstances.

Brain injury is a valid excuse, not a fake reason ♂️

Survivor with memory loss defends not using correct pronouns

Survivor’s cousin harasses over memory loss, family sides with survivor. #NTA

Friend is being unfair & dramatic, brain damage affects memory

Survivor shares frustration over being blamed for memory loss.

Survivor with memory loss is defended against unreasonable cousin

Survivor shares struggles with memory loss after crash

Survivor with brain damage called ‘lazy excuse’ by insensitive cousin

Name tag and cheat sheet ideas to cope with memory loss.

Necklace brings comfort amid memory loss, heartwarming gesture ♥

Forgive yourself for not being able to remember

Standing up against ableist cousin after traumatic brain injury.

Supportive comment offers sympathy and memory loss advice.

Survivor shares memory struggles post-injury and name change.

Fight back against harassment with a brutal reminder

Survivor not at fault for honest mistake, harassed by cousin. NTA

Survivor’s cousin immature and inconsiderate over memory loss

Validating the use of ‘excuse’ for memory loss due to brain damage. NTA.

Overcoming aphasia with family support

You’re NTA for memory loss, cousin should understand

Empathetic comment offers support for survivor with memory loss

Changing name to cope with memory loss – NTA

Survivor questioned about memory loss in insensitive comment.
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Is your cousin a juvenile or a pseudo-psychopath?

Suggests visual aids to aid memory after survivor harassed over accident
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Survivor receives support after cousin’s cruel reaction to memory loss

Brain injury causing memory loss, OP not at fault. NTA

The thin line between sympathy and annoyance

Don’t blame the victim! Cousin’s behavior is unacceptable

Bring grace and humor to self-absorbed cousin with necklace ❤️
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Compassion is key, brain damage isn’t an excuse
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Survivor’s memory loss is valid. Harassment is unacceptable.

Memory loss survivor defended by commenters, cousin criticized

Survivor with memory loss gets support after cousin’s harassment.

Supportive comment advising OP to take legal action against harasser.

Traumatic brain injury is not a joke. NTA.

Survivor defends memory loss due to brain damage

Cousin lacks empathy towards survivor’s brain injury

Cousin’s memory lapse leads to harassment, but OP is the AH?

Using nametags can be a simple solution for forgetful moments

Survivor with memory loss receives sympathy for facing harassment.

Survivor receives support for memory loss after traumatic brain injury.

Empathetic commenter supports survivor and suggests naming and shaming cousin

Survivor shares struggles with memory loss, shuts down cousin’s harassment.

Survivor relates to post on memory loss after brain injury

A helpful suggestion for dealing with memory loss and difficult family.
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Heartless cousin harasses brain-damaged survivor. NTA stands up.

NTA with memory loss shares struggle and need for compassion

Comparing memory loss to being in a wheelchair

Survivor with memory loss not at fault, cousin is AH.

Standing up to cousin’s harassment after crash-induced memory loss

Compassionate reply shares own experience, encourages empathy and understanding ❤️

Cousin shames survivor for memory loss; commenter suggests helpful solution.

Cousin harasses survivor over name: NTA needs to move on

Don’t let anyone shame you for your medical condition

Memory loss is not your fault. NTA

Empathy is key when dealing with memory loss frustrations
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Suggesting a thoughtful solution to help the survivor cope

Compassionate response to genuine accident

NTA defends against harassment and insults with wit

A clever and kind solution to a family feud

Survivor receives support after cousin’s insensitive behavior ❤️

Product recommendation for memory loss and supportive message. NTA.

Survivor receives support and advice after being harassed by cousin.

NTA. Consider speech therapy for recall strategies

Survivor with memory loss seeks solution for cousin’s anger

Mental health struggles can affect memory, don’t be judgmental

Memory loss is not intentional, let’s be understanding

Heart surgery survivor sympathizes with memory loss and suggests compassion.

Supportive comment about memory loss after a traumatic accident

Don’t apologize for surviving. You deserve better than toxicity.

Correcting movie references and supporting NTA with empathy

Survivor with memory loss faces harassment. Be empathetic, not annoying.
