You’ll see it sooner or later.
A moment that feels like it came from a dream. Or maybe a sitcom. Or maybe an error message from the universe.
They’ll call the cat by your name. They’ll brush their teeth with a spoon. They’ll ask where their husband is — even though he passed away ten years ago.
And for a split second, you won’t know whether to laugh or cry.
That’s a glitch.
And yes — it matters.
Glitches Aren’t Just Mistakes. They’re Messages.
They mean:
- The brain is trying
- The emotion is still firing
- Something in the loop is still working, just not in the way it used to
It might sound like this:
“We should take the bus to your wedding.”
(You’ve been married twenty years.)
“Didn’t we just have Christmas?”
(It’s July.)
“I think I saw my mother at the grocery store.”
(She’s been gone for decades.)
These aren’t errors. They’re echoes.
They’re memories getting caught in the shuffle, but still reaching out.
What to Do in the Moment
- Stay calm.
They’re not doing it to upset you.
- Redirect with kindness.
Instead of: “No, that’s not right.” Try: “That sounds like something she would’ve done.” Or: “I bet that was a beautiful day.”
- Use humor when it helps.
“If we take the bus to my wedding, I hope you’re bringing snacks.”
Laughter can defuse fear — for both of you.
Glitches Are Glimmers
They show:
- What they’re still trying to hold on to
- Who they still love
- How they’re still connected to something
Even when the loop breaks, the spark can flicker through.
So yes — document the medical side. Track symptoms. Stay informed.
But don’t forget to notice the weird little beautiful glitches.
They’re windows.
Tiny, strange, heartachingly funny reminders that something inside them still glows.
💡 Solace Tip:
“I once called Phuc a pineapple. He laughed for ten minutes.
That glitch was the best loop we had all day.”