In Roxane Gay's book "Hunger," the author reflects on her fragmented memories of significant life moments. She expresses a sense of disconnect from her own past, highlighting experiences that should be cherished yet remain elusive. These gaps in her memory create a feeling of estrangement from her family history, as she often fails to recall shared experiences that others vividly remember.

Gay's struggle with memory emphasizes the complex relationship between personal identity and shared experiences. While her family holds nostalgic recollections, she finds herself unable to participate in these memories, illustrating the profound impact of memory loss on one's sense of belonging and connection to others.