Trauma can overwhelm your brain's ability to process and store memories, leading to fragmentation or gaps. This is a neurobiological survival response, not a sign of weakness. Your brain did what it had to do to protect you. Therapy like EMDR can help safely process these fragmented memories.
Trauma & Grief
Why do I have memory gaps from a traumatic experience?
Memory gaps after trauma are a protective mechanism where your brain blocks out overwhelming information to help you survive.