Every Two Hours, This 16-Year-Old Needs to Be Told What Day It Is

Groundhog Day

Riley’s parents grew increasingly worried as their daughter’s memory remained stuck in time. Every morning, she woke up believing it was June 11, 2019—and every two hours, her parents had to explain to her what had happened. Slowly, the months crept by with no sign of improvement.

Searching for Answers

For five long months, Riley and her family desperately searched for answers. Every two hours, Riley’s memory was wiped clean. Her parents brought her to see countless doctors at five different hospitals across the nation…

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.