Temporary Amnesia
Her mom was concerned, but doctors reassured her that Riley’s amnesia was only temporary. They said that Riley was suffering from concussion-induced short-term memory loss. This was a common side effect of traumatic brain injuries similar to Riley’s.
Not Quite
Riley’s doctors instilled some confidence in her mother. According to them, Riley’s ability to produce and retain memories would return in full after some time. Unfortunately, their assumptions were wrong…