Sometimes, when we’re talking about really heavy or overwhelming stuff your mind might “check out” for a bit. This is called dissociation and it’s actually your brain’s way of protecting you from feeling too much all at once. It’s super common, especially if you’ve had experiences where big feelings felt unsafe. You might notice it as: - Feeling kind of “zoned out” or spaced out. - Not remembering parts of what you were just talking about. - Feeling disconnected from your body or the room. - Tal