I think it’s fair to say people are getting too reliant on ChatGPT. Case in point: A user on TikTok posted a video in which she claimed that she forgot her daughter’s name after dropping her off at daycare. Then, when she felt bad about it, she went to ChatGPT for help.

To be clear, there are many perfectly respectable reasons why a mother would (briefly) forget her daughter’s name. Motherhood is hard and, especially in the early stages, can involve a lot of sleep deprivation and distraction that can make a momentary memory lapse understandable.

However, if this happens to you, you don’t need to post online about it, you don’t need to ask ChatGPT about it and you *definitely* don’t need to do both and post the story online. Unless, that is, you want to be roasted.

After sharing her video to TikTok, user @lovelymotherstories received an outpouring of people both surprised and disgusted she looked for such personal advice on ChatGPT. “the use of a.i. does erode brain function and this is some anecdotal proof I fear,” wrote a user. “Girl I was with you until you mentioned chatGPT,” added another.

In response to one of these comments, the user sarcastically apologized for not “call[ing] Dr. House personally” and, again sarcastically, assured commenters that they definitely knew everything there is to know about motherhood and psychology.

Well, I readily admit that I don’t, but I do know better than to look to ChatGPT for parenting advice!

@lovelymotherstories Something happened today that completely shook me. I dropped off my older daughter at daycare — her first ever day, and I was full of emotions. I kept wondering, Will she be okay? Will she cry? Will she notice I’m gone? As I stood by the window, peeking in to watch little Sophie play with the other kids, the daycare director approached me. She looked at the tiny baby in my arms and asked: — Is it a boy or a girl? — A girl. — What’s her name? And then… my mind went completely blank. I opened my mouth to answer — but nothing came out. I couldn’t remember my newborn daughter’s name. The one I gave birth to just over two months ago. The baby I hold, feed, rock, and breathe in every day. I saw the confusion on the director’s face. And the more time passed, the more panicked I felt. I was frozen. Ashamed. Terrified. How is it possible to forget your own child’s name?! After what felt like 10 seconds (maybe it was 5-7?), I finally said it: — Emilie! Then came the awkward justifications. I started rambling, trying to explain myself. The director smiled kindly and said she had to run to a meeting… and just like that, she was gone. I spent the next few hours crying. Feeling small. Embarrassed. Guilty. I couldn’t stop thinking: What’s wrong with me? So, I opened ChatGPT and asked: “Why would a mother forget her own baby’s name?” Here’s what it told me — and every new mom needs to hear this: ✅ You’re not alone. It’s far more common than we realize — especially in the early postpartum months. ✅ Sleep deprivation, hormonal shifts, emotional overload, and constant vigilance — all of this affects memory, focus, and brain function. ✅ This doesn’t mean you’re a bad mom. It means your brain is prioritizing survival, safety, and care. ✅ There’s even a name for it: «mom brain.» It’s real. It’s temporary. And it’s okay. ✅ It will pass — as your body recovers, sleep improves, and stress levels settle. If you’ve ever found yourself thinking: “Why am I so forgetful?” “What’s wrong with me?” “I used to be sharp. Now I feel scattered.” “I can’t even remember basic things...” Please know: Nothing is wrong with you. Please know: Nothing is wrong with you. You are simply a mom doing the hardest job in the world, on very little rest, with your heart stretched in a thousand directions. 2059 I'm sharing this because I know I'm not alone and neither are you. And yes, even if I forgot my baby's name for 10 seconds... I am still a good mom. If this resonates with you, share your experience in the comments. Let's support each other. We don't have to be perfect - just real.❤️ #mom#mother#motherhood♬ original sound - Lovely mother stories