Is it normal to not remember your childhood?
It’s normal to have few memories from early childhood, and people vary a lot in how much they recall. Having very little memory of your childhood can feel unsettling, but it doesn’t automatically mean something is wrong or that a particular event happened.
Most people have little or no memory from their first few years, and childhood memories are often scattered rather than a complete record. Some people remember more than others, and ordinary things like moving, stress, or simply how memory works can affect what sticks.
If you have broad gaps across much of your childhood, that’s worth paying attention to if it bothers you—but it isn’t proof of hidden trauma. You don’t have to force yourself to recover memories or decide what the gaps mean. If they’re causing distress or affecting your life, talking it through with a therapist can help.