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Tweak says, "know what you did last summer"

Roger Smith (roger_smith) wrote in timestreamic,
@ 2016-09-13 16:36:00

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faith lehane, roger smith

We must work together to keep those affected by this amnesia safe until this passes. Given our past experiences we can only hope this will be brief. That said, this is a message to those close to the people affected.

I know from experience that having someone you cared about, someone you have a history with, fail to recognize you, can be difficult. Some of the people with no memories may react with fear of the unknown as well, perhaps express some rejection. This is no way reflects who they truly are and how they feel about you. Being somewhere unfamiliar, with no memories of who you are, is an overwhelming feeling and people react to it differently. Some may be more relaxed and open to help, others may be less willing.

The best we can do right now is offer support to our friends and help them remember. But the same goes towards those unaffected. If you feel stressed out, anxious and rejected, it's alright to feel that way. You are in no way letting your friends down. Do not hesitate to ask for help. It is not a sign for weakness. As much as we want to, we cannot solve everything alone. If anyone would like to volunteer to help out those more directly connected, you can do so as well.

While I am far from an expert, I am not unfamiliar with living with missing memories. Feel free to ask me anything and I'll try to respond as best as I can.

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	darkslayer 2016-09-18 08:38 pm UTC (link)
	So...wait, how does that even work? Did you have it? How'd you get better? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

roger_smith
2016-09-19 02:27 pm UTC (link)

I'm afraid I don't have many answers. Or any at all. I've come to develop a few theories over time, each stranger than the last.

The closest I can give to your answers is: 40 years ago, an event of sorts wiped our memories and destroyed anything beyond the city. This was before I was born, but I could be wrong as my own childhood memories are confusing. It's not easy, and memories are prized possessions, but people are resilient and learn to adapt.

I'm sorry if I sound confusing. I have lived through such events and even so I haven't figured out most of it.

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	darkslayer 2016-09-19 04:57 pm UTC (link)
	So you don't remember a lot of your childhood? Shit, I mean, I sometimes wish I didn't but I don't know how you deal with something like that. Do you remember everything that happens now? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	roger_smith 2016-09-20 10:59 am UTC (link)
	Oh I do have some memories, but I have no way of knowing which ones are true. Or any at all. That said, I am aware these memories speak of a better life than the mayority. I was fortunate in that aspect. It's easier to remember here. And I'm glad I can keep track of it. There is so much to see! I never thought places could be so populated. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	darkslayer 2016-09-28 06:33 am UTC (link)
	That's messed up. I mean sure I got parts I wanna forget but... I'm sorry man. Glad it's better here though? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	roger_smith 2016-09-28 10:04 am UTC (link)
	It's alright. I'm sorry your own memories are not pleasant. I'm glad I can remember better now. That said, I do miss people from my worl, those closest to me. I miss Big O, as strange as it may sound. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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