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How to share without overwhelming

How to share without overwhelming (Photo: iStock)

Sharing our emotional burdens with trusted friends and loved ones is a natural part of fostering connection and seeking support. However, there is a crucial distinction between healthy emotional expression and a phenomenon known as trauma dumping.

Trauma dumping refers to the act of unexpectedly and excessively sharing traumatic experiences with someone who may not be prepared or equipped to handle such heavy emotional content.

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