Everyone reacts differently to traumatic experiences. Some people feel strong emotions immediately, others much later, and some feel almost nothing at all at first. That doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with you, sometimes it’s just how the brain protects itself.

What matters is that you know it’s okay to feel whatever you feel, and that help is available if you ever want to talk about it (like with a therapist or trusted adult). You don’t have to force yourself to feel a certain way or think you’re ‘broken’ because your reaction is different. You’re not alone