It is not uncommon to forget parts of painful experiences. The brain is designed to conserve energy. If something feels overwhelming or threatening, constantly replaying it would keep your nervous system activated. Instead, the brain may limit access to the memory so it does not have to keep reliving it. When trauma occurs, the amygdala activates to signal danger, and the brain prioritizes survival over detailed memory storage. Sometimes this leads to what is called Dissociative amnesia, where p