I Forgot — But I Didn’t Stop Caring
Memory is deeply tied to how people measure love. When someone shares something important and you don’t remember it, they often conclude — consciously or not — that they don’t matter to you. For the person with ADHD, this creates a painful double bind: you care deeply, but your brain didn’t encode the information in the first place. Understanding this gap is essential for protecting your relationships and your self-worth.