Woman went to Domino’s again with her husband just days later but said she’d never been there before — the reason changed her life forever
The human brain can store memories of a lifetime, but when it fails to retrieve them, it leads to the biggest consequence. When TikTok user Stacimichelle (@tryingnottoforget) went with her husband to Domino's again after visiting the place a few days earlier. However, she had no recollection of visiting earlier, which led her to the shocking and painful discovery. Sharing the story with her TikTok users on February 2, 2026, Stacimichelle revealed the moment she realized something was wrong.
@tryingnottoforget Replying to @Thejacjournal the only symptom I couldn’t brush off as something else #earlyonsetalzheimers #alzheimers #dementia #caregiver #memoryloss ♬ original sound - Stacimichelle
The woman and her husband were going to pick up pizza from Domino's, where they had visited just a few days before. However, when she told him that she had no memory of visiting the same place before, her husband was confused. Another instance she noted was when she went to work, her boss had asked her to follow up with some PR work and coordinate with another employee; however, Stacimichelle had no idea which employee she was referring to. That's when she realized that something was wrong. Later, she was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's.
Alzheimer's disease is a neurological disorder that gradually diminishes memory and thinking abilities. It is caused by abnormal protein deposits building in the brain, which damages the nerve cells and disrupts their ability to store data, as explained by NHS. People who are diagnosed with the disease experience mild forgetfulness in the beginning, which gradually increases as the disease advances. Unfortunately, the disease has not found a cure; however, supportive care and more research have been shown to improve the quality of life and slow memory loss.
However, most of all, the disease not only affects the patient, but it also brings mental agony to their loved ones. Watching your loved ones slowly decline can be heartbreaking to near and dear ones. Family and caregivers experience a deep sense of sadness as it's heartbreaking to watch someone's memories of who they are fade as days progress. Stacimichelle, however, has noted on her account that she is supported by her husband, mother, and her toddler in this journey.
Soon after her video went viral, many users shared their thoughts on her painful diagnosis. @Hailea Elaine wrote, "My grandma's twin had early onset, and she would describe 'parts of her knowledge being erased.' well one winter she 'forgot' how to turn on the heat and froze to death in her house." @EmmaEmz commented, "I have a relative with dementia, she started to go for B12 injections & somehow her memory is improving, it's blowing my mind as she could never remember my name & now every week she remembers my name." @Andrea Stallsworth wrote, "I'm not trying to be dense, but what if it's something else? What if it's not Alzheimer's? What if it's something like missing out on a nutrient or a mineral? I think I've heard of that before."
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