Is it possible to forget traumatic events as a child?

Yes you can block it out. I've forgotten many things from my childhood. There's like huge holes in my memory when I try to think about it. Mostly was physical abuse from my dad. It's like a defense mechanism, you think if you forget about it then you'll never have to confront how you really feel about it or tell someone the truth or realize what you've been through. Sometimes it's better to forget and move on with life. I'm sure alot of people do it.